Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Stockbridge, MA

3d

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls. The position demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Work includes traveling independently to stores, maintaining and repairing refrigeration and HVAC systems and other building equipment, troubleshooting and working with electronic controls, and documenting work and parts usage. The role may assist other skilled-trade technicians and requires safe operation of vehicles and equipment. The position requires physical activity, including standing, walking, driving, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, kneeling, and working in varying 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 position's physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores daily as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures on systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Repair systems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Navigate and investigate electronic controls interfaces.
• 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 orally with store personnel about proper equipment use, particularly regarding 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.
• Assist other skilled-trade technicians with repairs as requested.

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, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 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 offering potential for growth.

What This Job Offers

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