Technician

Hy-Vee; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Retail Service Technician in the Grocery department to diagnose problems, perform maintenance, and replace parts on equipment and building systems. The role covers multiple stores with on-site duties and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, HVAC & Refrigeration Certification, and OSHA awareness. The job requires a valid driver's license and periodic travel between Hy-Vee locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; HVAC & Refrigeration certification.
• EPA refrigerant handling knowledge and OSHA awareness are preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for travel between stores.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs equipment and building to meet OSHA regulations.
• Establishes work orders and schedules for tasks.
• Performs building repairs and contacts vendors as needed.
• Rotates between four to five Hy-Vee stores in surrounding areas.
• Plans expansions and estimates equipment, lighting, and fixtures.
• Keeps area clean and maintains tools and inventory.
• Implements preventive maintenance schedules.
• Reports to duty as scheduled and fulfills expected hours.
• Attends safety meetings and participates in on-call status.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Maintenance & repair

OSHA awareness

Valid drivers license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC & Refrigeration Certification

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title: Retail Service Technician Department: Grocery FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: Diagnoses problems with and performs maintenance, repairs and part replacement on all equipment. Responsible for building maintenance.

Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and repairs equipment and building to ensure good working order and meets OSHA regulations.


• Establishes work orders and develops schedules to implement assigned tasks.


• Performs building repairs, investigates reported problems areas, and contacts suppliers/vendors.


• Rotates between four to five stores in surrounding areas.


• Plans expansions and makes estimates of equipment, lighting, and fixtures needed by the proposal, and makes recommendations to supervisor.


• Keeps work area, tools and equipment clean, good repair and in proper placement.


• Creates definitive maintenance schedules and practice preventative maintenance.


• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends safety meetings as assigned.


• Is always On-Call status.


• Solicits feedback on any trends with any equipment that may require follow-up with manufacturer or sales people.


• Advantage IQ – Hy-Vee’s bench marking tool Shares ideas and practices for any potential energy savings projects. The use of rebates are encouraged.


• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Maintains appropriate certifications.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalent experience, HVAC & Refrigeration Certified.


• Appropriate Certifications.


• Verisae refrigerant management system – EPA Compliance.


• OSHA required safety training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Can be accommodated)


• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.


• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

Retail store setting.

Contacts:

Contact with Store Manager, suppliers, vendors, and the general public to obtain parts and service.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.