Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Newnan, GA

3d

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The role involves driving independently to stores, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshooting equipment and systems, navigating electronic controls, replacing compressors, large motors, and other components, and keeping an accurate parts inventory. The technician operates vehicles and powered equipment safely, communicates with store personnel about equipment use, completes repair and parts documentation, follows company policies, and assists other skilled trade technicians as needed.

The position requires physical stamina for standing and walking, 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. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. A flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.

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 physical functions, including lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in different temperatures, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to assigned stores daily.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures on 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 in relation to 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.
• 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 the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways offering growth potential.

What This Job Offers

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