FAC ENG/ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN

The Kroger Co. • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Assistant Technician supports functional areas of Facility Engineering maintenance, including electrical and mechanical work, refrigeration/HVAC, and specialty trades. The role assists with service calls, maintenance, repairs, and equipment support while developing knowledge and skills for career growth within Facility Engineering. The position also requires demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Experience reading schematics.
• Vocational school education.
• EPA Type 1 Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing and walking for extended periods, sitting while driving, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, kneeling, and working in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks and procedures for buildings and equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting and equipment repair skills.
• Assist with component replacement.
• Maintain an accurate, organized inventory of parts.
• Safely operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks, and aerial lifts.
• Drive independently to assigned stores on a daily basis.
• Clean and maintain an assigned company service vehicle.
• Communicate orally with store personnel about proper equipment use to help address repeat calls and overtime.
• Use the company email system to send and receive messages.
• Complete repair, labor, parts purchasing, and usage documentation accurately and promptly.
• Comply with department and company policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively, and handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED