FAC ENG/REFRIGERATION HVAC TECH 2

Kroger; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a skilled HVAC maintenance technician to service its stores in the Staunton, VA area. The role involves refrigeration/HVAC maintenance, repairs, and preventive tasks across assigned stores with emphasis on safety and equipment reliability.

Candidate will drive to stores daily, troubleshoot issues, replace compressors and motors, manage parts inventory, and document all work. A flexible schedule including nights/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years' proven refrigeration/HVAC experience.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores daily as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and repair equipment.
• Perform compressor, large motor and component replacements.
• Maintain inventory of parts.
• Operate equipment and vehicles safely.
• Complete repair, labor, parts purchasing and usage documentation in a timely fashion.
• Comply with department and company policies.

Skills

HVAC maintenance experience

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 2 Certification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 220464
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 05:20 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.