Regional Maintenance Trainer HVAC/R III

Regional Maintenance Trainer III

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Job Summary

The HVAC/R Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs for field technicians, ensuring competency in commercial HVAC/R systems, refrigeration technologies, and compliance standards. This role supports technician development, operational consistency, and safety across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification (required)
• Minimum 6 years of commercial HVAC/R experience
• Strong background in retail / convenience store refrigeration systems
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and evaluate technicians

Technical Knowledge & Expertise

The HVAC/R Trainer must demonstrate working knowledge and hands-on experience in:

• Refrigerants & Systems
  • R-448A
  • R-290 (propane systems)
  • R-404A
  • R-22 / legacy systems
• Equipment & Platforms
  • Carrier commercial HVAC/R systems
  • Tutin Labs systems and diagnostics
  • ALS (Advanced Leak Systems / monitoring systems)
• Applications
  • Commercial refrigeration systems
  • Rack systems and walk-in coolers/freezers
  • Retail / C-store refrigeration environments

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured training programs for new hires and existing technicians
• Conduct ride-alongs, field coaching, and hands-on training sessions
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and technical guides
• Ensure compliance with EPA, safety, and company standards
• Evaluate technician performance and identify skill gaps
• Provide ongoing support for troubleshooting and advanced diagnostics
• Stay current with emerging HVAC/R technologies and refrigerant regulations

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical training
• Experience with technician scheduling and field operations
• Leadership or prior training experience preferred

Work Environment

• Combination of classroom instruction and field-based training
• Travel required 50% of the time for on-site technician support and regional training

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.