Regional Maintenance Trainer

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 Title: Regional Maintenance Trainer III

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

Pay: $22.00 -$38.50 Hourly

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring.