Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Douglasville, GA

3d

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role involves independently traveling to stores, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshooting equipment and systems, working with electronic controls, and supporting other skilled-trade technicians as requested. The position requires safe operation and upkeep of vehicles and equipment, clear communication with store personnel, accurate documentation and inventory management, and compliance with company policies. Physical activities include standing, walking, driving, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and kneeling, while working in varied indoor and outdoor temperatures. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• 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.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, sit while driving, lift and carry up to 70 pounds, push and pull, climb ladders, bend, squat, kneel, and work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to assigned stores on a daily basis.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures on buildings and equipment.
• Repair systems and troubleshoot issues with equipment.
• Navigate and investigate electronic controls interfaces.
• Replace compressors, large motors, and other components.
• Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts.
• Safely operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks, and aerial lifts.
• Clean and maintain an assigned company service vehicle.
• Communicate orally with store personnel about proper equipment use, including matters related to repeat calls and overtime.
• Use the company email system to send and receive messages.
• Complete repair, labor, parts purchasing, and parts usage documentation accurately and promptly.
• Comply with department and company policies and procedures.
• Assist other skilled-trade technicians with repairs as requested.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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