What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician position at The Kroger Co?
Position Summary:
Provide refrigeration and HVAC maintenance, repair and support to assigned service calls. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions:
· Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
· Assist with and perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures to buildings and equipment.
· Troubleshoot issues and repair equipment.
· Perform compressor, large motor and component replacement.
· Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts.
· Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.
· Clean and maintain company service vehicles, if one is assigned.
· Orally communicate with store personnel regarding the proper use of equipment as it relates to repeat calls and overtime.
· Utilize company email system to send and receive messages.
· Properly complete all repair, labor, parts purchasing and usage documentation in a timely fashion.
· Comply with all department and company policies and procedures.
· Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
·Physical demands include, but are not limited to, a high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.
·Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Position Qualifications & Education Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 3 years’ proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance
·EPA Type 2 Certification
·Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
· Ability to a work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:
·Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EPA Type II (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations