Commercial Refrigeration Tech

Kroger; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger seeks an experienced HVAC technician to provide equipment, refrigeration and building maintenance across assigned stores. You will travel daily to store locations, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair systems while documenting work and maintaining parts inventory.

The role requires supervisory experience, EPA Type 2 certification, and 5–7 years of refrigeration/HVAC experience.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Advanced technical training or related technical certifications.
• Supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years' proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use control manufacturers' software.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.
• Demonstrated mentoring and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and procedures to buildings and equipment.
• Repair refrigeration/HVAC systems and components.
• Navigate and investigate electronic controls interfaces.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of parts.
• Operate equipment and powered lifts safely.
• Complete all repair, labor, parts purchasing and usage documentation.
• Provide input toward maintenance best practices.
• Audit registered store equipment lists.
• Mentor and train other technicians.

Skills

Reading drawings

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Control software

Driver's license

Mentoring

Flexible schedule

EPA Type 2 Certification

Refrigeration/HVAC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 2 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Control software

Job description

Provide equipment, 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
• Perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures, including audits..
• Perform repairs to systems.
• Navigate and investigate electronic controls interfaces.
• 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.
• Provide input to supervisor and management towards maintenance Best Practices.
• Audit registered store equipment identification lists.
• Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
• Provide feedback on performance reviews.
• Coach, mentor and train other technicians.
• 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 engineering drawings, manuals and schematics
• Advanced technical training or related technical certifications
• Supervisory experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years' proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance
• EPA Type 2 Certification
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to use control manufacturers' software
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary
• Demonstrated mentoring and training experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 216147
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 08:12 PM
• Locations 65 Tejon St, Denver, CO, 80223, US

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.