ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN-Warehouse

Kroger Family of Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an entry-level Facility Engineering support technician to assist in preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment troubleshooting across store facilities. You will drive to assigned stores, maintain parts inventories, and document repairs and purchases using standard procedures.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a basic Microsoft Office skillset, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience reading schematics.
• Vocational school education.
• EPA Type 1 Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures with respect to buildings and equipment.
• Develop skills for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Assist in performing component replacement.
• Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts.
• Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.
• Drive independently on a daily basis to stores as assigned.
• 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.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Reading schematics

Education

Vocational school education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 1 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

Assist in providing support in each of the functional areas of Facility Engineering maintenance, including electrical/mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC or specialty trades. Assist in providing maintenance, repair and support to assigned service calls to gain knowledge and skills for career development within Facility Engineering. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in performing various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures with respect to buildings and equipment.

• Develop skills for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

• Assist in performing component replacement.

• Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts.

• Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.

• Drive independently on a daily basis to stores as assigned.

• 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.

• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, 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.

• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.

• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.

• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience reading schematics

• Vocational school education

• EPA Type 1 Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must hold and maintain a valid drivers license

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary