Cold Storage Unit Supervisor

Title:

Cold Storage Unit Manager (HVAC Specialist)

Duration: 12 months

Location:

1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 - Nemours Children's Hospital

The
Cold Storage Unit Manager is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and compliance of all hospital cold storage systems, including medical refrigerators, freezers, vaccine storage, blood banks, pharmaceutical storage, and morgue refrigeration units. This role ensures optimal temperature control, equipment reliability, and compliance with hospital standards, regulatory agencies, and safety protocols. A strong background in
HVAC systems is essential for diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing refrigeration and environmental control systems.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all hospital cold storage systems.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and temperature stability for sensitive medical and biological materials.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for all refrigeration and HVAC units.
• Maintain accurate logs, calibration records, and maintenance documentation for audit readiness.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, and evaporators.
• Calibrate and validate temperature sensors, alarms, and data loggers.
• Implement and manage Building Management System (BMS) or automated monitoring tools for temperature tracking.
• Respond promptly to alarms or temperature deviations and coordinate corrective actions.

• Ensure all systems comply with hospital policies, ASHRAE standards, CDC guidelines, and other regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, WHO, ISO).
• Collaborate with biomedical and pharmacy teams to maintain proper storage conditions for vaccines, medicines, and samples.
• Support accreditation and inspection processes by providing records and documentation.

• Supervise technical staff, contractors, and vendors performing maintenance or installation work.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cold storage management.
• Manage budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement of equipment.
• Train hospital personnel on cold storage handling, alarm response, and reporting procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, Refrigeration Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum5–8 years of experience in refrigeration and HVAC systems, preferably in a hospital or laboratory environment.
• Proven experience managing temperature‑controlled environments or cold chain systems.
• Familiarity with hospital engineering standards and compliance regulations.

• HVAC/R Technician License or EPA Certification
• GMP or Quality Management Certification
• OSHA or Safety Training Certification

Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.