HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

HVAC/R Specialist Your analytical mindset, technical expertise, and collaborative approach make you a great fit for our HVAC/R Specialist position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table. About Your Role: As an HVAC/R Specialist at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll support HVAC and refrigeration operations across a portfolio of more than 9,000 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. In this role, you’ll oversee repair and replacement activities, validate vendor recommendations, and ensure systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with company standards. Through your partnership with Operations, Finance, Facilities, and external vendors, you’ll help maximize asset lifecycle value, control maintenance spend, and minimize store downtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in HVAC/R, facilities management, real estate, or property management
Strong knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, components, and maintenance practices
Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing technical proposals, service documentation, and contracts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to influence decisions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Exposure to lease administration and reporting tools
Retail, multi-site, or large portfolio facilities experience

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and approve vendor quotes to ensure accurate scope, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company standards
Evaluate repair versus replacement scenarios in accordance with asset lifecycle strategies and financial objectives
Validate HVAC and refrigeration equipment specifications, sizing, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements
Monitor asset performance and maintenance history to identify trends, recurring failures, and reliability risks
Recommend proactive replacement strategies and long-term solutions to improve system performance and reduce reactive maintenance spend
Enforce cost controls by identifying unnecessary repairs, duplicate billing, and inflated pricing
Ensure alignment with capital and expense budgets while maintaining operational continuity and store uptime
Support consistent execution of HVAC/R maintenance standards across U.S. and Canadian operations
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve complex or recurring equipment issues
Contribute to vendor performance oversight, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement efforts
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Facilities teams to support escalations and execution consistency
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance workflows, controls, and system reliability