Senior HVAC & Refrigeration Tech — Flexible Hours

Kroger; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

The Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Houston, TX is seeking a maintenance technician to provide refrigeration, HVAC and equipment support across assigned stores. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and controls work while maintaining inventory and documenting tasks.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills are valued. Applicants should have 5–7 years of HVAC experience, EPA Type 2 certification, and a valid driver’s license, with flexibility for nights, weekends and

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Supervisory experience and mentoring responsibilities.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.
• Proficient with control manufacturers' software.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
• Perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures, including audits.
• 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.
• 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.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing, lifting up to 70 pounds and working in varied temperatures.
• Ability to work in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Supervisory experience

Mentoring and training

Valid driver's license

Flexible schedule including nights/OT

Control manufacturers' software

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type 2 Certification

Tools

Control software

Job description

The Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Houston, TX is seeking a maintenance technician to provide refrigeration, HVAC and equipment support across assigned stores. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and controls work while maintaining inventory and documenting tasks.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills are valued. Applicants should have 5–7 years of HVAC experience, EPA Type 2 certification, and a valid driver’s license, with flexibility for nights, weekends and