Facility Eng Assistant Tech – HVAC & Electrical

Kroger Family of Companies; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies seeks a Maintenance Assistant for Facility Engineering to support electrical, mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC tasks and general service calls at store locations.

You will learn troubleshooting, component replacement, inventory management, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment while traveling to stores and keeping detailed repair records. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading schematics.
• Vocational school education.
• EPA Type 1 Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing 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

EPA Type 1 Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies seeks a Maintenance Assistant for Facility Engineering to support electrical, mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC tasks and general service calls at store locations.

You will learn troubleshooting, component replacement, inventory management, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment while traveling to stores and keeping detailed repair records. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.