Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Conyers, 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 position involves traveling independently to stores, maintaining and repairing refrigeration and HVAC systems and other equipment, using electronic controls interfaces, and documenting work and parts usage. The role requires safe operation of vehicles and equipment, communication with store personnel, and assistance to other skilled-trade technicians as requested.

The work includes physical activities such as standing and walking for extended periods, sitting while driving between stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and kneeling. Work may take place in different temperatures inside and outside stores. The employee must be able to perform essential functions 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 of the position 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, and kneel; and work in varying temperatures inside and outside stores.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures on buildings and equipment.
• Repair systems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Navigate and investigate electronic controls interfaces.
• Perform compressor, large motor, and component replacement.
• 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 in relation 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.
• 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.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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