Senior Facility HVAC Engineer & Refrigeration Technician

Kroger; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger Co. seeks an experienced HVAC maintenance technician to service and repair refrigeration and building systems at our Indianapolis area stores. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot controls, replace compressors and motors, and maintain parts inventory.

A valid driver’s license and EPA Type 2 certification are required. Role requires flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and overtime as needed, to support store operations and emergency repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' proven refrigeration/HVAC experience and satisfactory overall performance.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use control manufacturers' software.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
• Perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Perform repairs to systems.
• 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.
• Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Reading drawings/schematics

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Control software

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 2 Certification

3-5 years HVAC experience

Tools

MS Office

Control software

Job description

Kroger Co. seeks an experienced HVAC maintenance technician to service and repair refrigeration and building systems at our Indianapolis area stores. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot controls, replace compressors and motors, and maintain parts inventory.

A valid driver’s license and EPA Type 2 certification are required. Role requires flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and overtime as needed, to support store operations and emergency repairs.