Refrigeration Technician Apprentice

Department: LOU Facility Engineering
Position Type: Employee
Locations: Service to Various Kroger Stores
 

 

Position Summary:

Provide complete HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance support to all assigned stores and all assigned equipment as economically as possible. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• This is an in-store training position, and the apprentice will work with and be supervised by a Refrigeration Technician, Senior Refrigeration Technician or Lead Senior Refrigeration Technician in order to learn proper procedures. Since this is a training position, the Apprentice will be expected to fulfill the requirements of a Refrigeration Technician to the best of his/her ability and will be evaluated on his/her capacity to comprehend, retain and apply the proper techniques and principles to which he/she has been exposed.
• Provide complete store service on all assigned stores and all assigned equipment except for those items covered by Vendor warranties or Landlord liabilities, as economically as possible.
• Evaluate store equipment and assist the Maintenance Engineer in determining the best way to provide maintenance service.
• Assist with major and minor project installations as directed.
• Determine what parts the maintenance department should stock in order to perform timely and complete repairs and preventative maintenance to store equipment.
• Provide complete and timely preventive maintenance for store equipment.
• Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts.
• Clean and maintain company service vehicle, if one is assigned.
• Train store personnel in the proper use of store equipment.
• Properly communicate with Facility Engineering staff, store management and other servicemen through both written and verbal techniques.

o Maintain effective communications with store personnel in order to reduce maintenance cost, especially as it relates to equipment abuse, repeat calls, overtime, and incomplete understanding of the equipment.

o Properly complete all repair, labor, part and purchasing documentation in a timely fashion.

• Work on general store equipment if the need arises and if requested by Facility Engineering.
• Have and maintain an EPA certification card for handling refrigerant.
• Comply with all department and company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Possess an EPA certification card for handling refrigerant.
• Possesses mechanical knowledge to support the maintenance of computerized equipment.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to travel independently

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the evaluation and repair of HVAC/Refrigeration equipment.
• Mechanical background with computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of building and refrigeration control systems including CPC and Danfoss
• Refrigeration field experience

 

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Certifications/Licenses: Driver's License; Facility Engineering - EPA - CFC Universal Certification
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: South

States: Kentucky
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Turkey Hill Minit Markets Jobs: Turkey Hill Minit Markets is always looking for exceptional Associates to work in our convenience stores and at our corporate office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We offer competitive wages and benefits, a flexible schedule and room for career advancement. If you're interested in a job opportunity with Turkey Hill Minit Markets, we welcome you to complete an online application today.
 

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  KY || Lexington || 3101 Richmond Rd || 40509 || Kroger Stores || None || Facilities Maintenance || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || Driver's License; Facility Engineering - EPA - CFC Universal Certification