Technician

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cedar Falls, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Service Technician diagnoses problems and performs maintenance, repairs, and part replacement on equipment, as well as building maintenance. The role rotates between four to five stores in surrounding areas and helps ensure equipment and buildings are in good working order and meet OSHA regulations. The technician establishes work orders and schedules, investigates reported problems, contacts suppliers and vendors, and plans expansions by estimating equipment, lighting, and fixture needs and making recommendations to a supervisor. The role also maintains clean, properly placed tools and equipment and develops maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance practices. The position is always on-call and includes attending safety meetings as assigned, soliciting feedback on equipment trends, and sharing ideas for potential energy-saving projects. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Maintain appropriate certifications.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Have a high school education or equivalent experience.
Be HVAC and Refrigeration Certified.
Have appropriate certifications.
Meet Verisae refrigerant management system and EPA compliance requirements.
Complete OSHA-required safety training.
Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; this requirement can be accommodated.
Have vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet, with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair equipment and buildings to ensure good working order and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Establish work orders and develop schedules to implement assigned tasks.
Perform building repairs, investigate reported problem areas, and contact suppliers and vendors.
Rotate between four to five stores in surrounding areas.
Plan expansions, estimate equipment, lighting, and fixture needs, and make recommendations to a supervisor.
Keep the work area, tools, and equipment clean, in good repair, and properly placed.
Create maintenance schedules and practice preventive maintenance.
Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours.
Attend safety meetings as assigned.
Maintain always-on-call status.
Solicit feedback about equipment trends that may require follow-up with manufacturers or salespeople.
Share ideas and practices for potential energy-saving projects using Advantage IQ, Hy-Vee’s benchmarking tool; use of rebates is encouraged.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.