Commercial Refrigeration Technician

The Kroger Co. • Seattle, WA

9h

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls. The technician demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role involves traveling independently to stores, maintaining and repairing refrigeration and HVAC systems and other equipment, working with electronic controls, and supporting other skilled-trade technicians. The technician may also coach, mentor, and train other technicians and provide feedback to management on maintenance best practices.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Advanced technical training or related technical certifications.
• Supervisory experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use control manufacturers' software.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
• Demonstrated mentoring and training experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to assigned stores on a daily basis.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures, including audits.
• Repair systems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Navigate and investigate electronic control interfaces.
• Perform preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Replace compressors, large motors, and other components.
• Maintain an accurate, organized inventory of parts.
• Safely operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks, and aerial lifts.
• Clean and maintain an assigned company service vehicle.
• Communicate with store personnel about proper equipment use to 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 on time.
• Comply with department and company policies and procedures.
• Provide input to supervisors and management on maintenance best practices.
• Audit registered store equipment identification lists.
• Assist other skilled-trade technicians with repairs as requested.
• Provide feedback on performance reviews.
• Coach, mentor, and train other technicians.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively, act with honesty and integrity when handling customer and business information, and follow directions while seeking assistance when needed.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including 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, subject to 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED