Commercial Refrigeration

The Kroger Co. • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance, repair, and support for assigned service calls. The role involves traveling independently to stores, completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing systems and equipment, working with electronic controls, and supporting building and equipment maintenance. The employee must demonstrate the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires physical activity including 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 schedule is flexible and 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 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 temperatures inside and outside stores.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to assigned stores each day.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures on systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Repair systems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Navigate and investigate electronic control 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 to help address 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 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, 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 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