FAC ENG/ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN

Kroger-54356a7; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts

Career development programs

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an entry-level Facility Engineering support role to assist with maintenance across store facilities. You will help with electrical, mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC tasks and other trades, while developing skills for career growth in Facility Engineering.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, component replacement, inventory control, and safe operation of equipment. A flexible schedule and travel to assigned stores are required.

Qualifications

• Vocational school education and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.
• EPA Type 1 Certification is required to work on refrigeration equipment.
• Valid driver’s license is mandatory for travel to stores.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing preventive maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting and repair skills for equipment.
• Assist in component replacement and repairs as needed.
• Maintain an organized inventory of parts for service calls.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely and drive to stores as assigned.
• Complete repair, labor, and parts documentation promptly.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

Vocational school education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 1 Certification

Tools

MS Office

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

• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 220458
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 05:11 PM

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.