Senior Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Technician (Mentor)

Fred Meyer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead refrigeration/HVAC upkeep across multiple stores. You will supervise technicians, read engineering drawings, and ensure safety and quality in every repair.

Based in the Northwest, the role requires travel to stores, mentoring staff, and coordinating preventive maintenance, audits and equipment upgrades while upholding Kroger’s standards.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years' proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced technical training or related technical certifications.
• Ability to use and instruct others in the use of control manufacturer 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.
• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
• Perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures, including audits.
• Perform repairs to systems.
• Maximize optimum performance of equipment by utilizing the applicable instrumentation or data.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment, refrigeration and HVAC maintenance, repair and support to assigned service calls.
• Assist with the development of technicians' knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Audit registered store equipment identification lists.
• Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
• Provide input to supervisor and management towards maintenance best practices.
• Perform 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.
• Communicate with store personnel regarding equipment usage and maintenance needs.
• Complete repair, labor, parts purchasing and usage documentation in a timely fashion.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Supervisory experience

Reading schematics

EPA Type 2 Certification

Microsoft Office

Control software knowledge

Driver's license

Mentoring and training

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control manufacturer software

Job description

Fred Meyer seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead refrigeration/HVAC upkeep across multiple stores. You will supervise technicians, read engineering drawings, and ensure safety and quality in every repair.

Based in the Northwest, the role requires travel to stores, mentoring staff, and coordinating preventive maintenance, audits and equipment upgrades while upholding Kroger’s standards.