Facility Engineer Assistant Technician: Maintenance

Kroger Family of Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an entry-level technician to assist in Facility Engineering maintenance across store properties. You will support electrical/mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC, and specialty trades, learning troubleshooting and repair skills while maintaining inventory and vehicle cleanliness.

You will drive to multiple stores daily, document repairs and parts usage, and ensure safety policies are followed. A valid driver’s license and EPA Type 1 certification are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, standing and walking endurance, driving, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, climbing ladders, 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

EPA Type 1 Certification

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office

Flexible scheduling

Vocational school education

Education

Vocational school education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an entry-level technician to assist in Facility Engineering maintenance across store properties. You will support electrical/mechanical, refrigeration/HVAC, and specialty trades, learning troubleshooting and repair skills while maintaining inventory and vehicle cleanliness.

You will drive to multiple stores daily, document repairs and parts usage, and ensure safety policies are followed. A valid driver’s license and EPA Type 1 certification are required.