Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Woodstock, NY

3d

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position involves daily travel to stores, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of systems and equipment, electronic controls investigation, and replacement of compressors, large motors, and other components. It also includes maintaining parts inventory and service vehicles, communicating with store personnel, and completing repair, labor, and parts documentation.

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, pull, climb ladders, bend, squat, and 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 for 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 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, particularly in relation to repeat service 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.
• 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 through 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 career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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