Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart•Savannah, GA

19d•$35 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration oversees HVAC/R installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across commercial and industrial systems. The role leads field teams, coordinates regional service workloads, mentors and trains technicians, manages escalated service issues, and supports special projects and process improvements. It also manages refrigerants, parts, vendor relationships, and company vehicle upkeep while ensuring work meets safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards. The position participates in an on-call rotation to support business-critical needs outside standard business hours. The hourly wage range is $35.00–$70.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart offers benefits that include health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

Option 1: 3 years of experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration; or Option 2: 6 years of experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Hold and maintain Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, hold an HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification.
1 year of experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area, or 2 years of Walmart store experience.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
Commercial driving record with no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions within the last five years.
Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a 2-year technical/vocational HVAC/R program or a 2-year Associate of Applied Science program in A/C and refrigeration.
Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
Prior work experience with Glycol and CO2 systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee installation and commissioning of HVAC/R systems, including ductwork, control panels, and building pneumatics.
Lead diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues across commercial and industrial systems.
Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
Manage rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units to support performance and compliance.
Use heavy machinery and submit written and electronic information, including expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders, and maintenance logs.
Enter detailed work-order notes, including before-and-after photos.
Supervise field practices and documentation to support compliance with OSHA standards and EPA refrigerant-handling protocols.
Conduct inspections and repairs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R codes, including indoor air quality and cold-chain requirements.
Reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and maintain compliance with environmental guidelines.
Coordinate field work, mentor less-experienced technicians, manage escalated service issues, and provide on-the-job training to developmental technicians and technician-level associates.
Deliver hands-on training on safety, control troubleshooting, and system operations at company facilities, offsite locations, or vendor sites.
Evaluate technician skill sets and provide feedback to senior leadership to support workforce development.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to incidents or requests during assigned on-call periods, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate.
Manage refrigerant levels, parts inventory, vendor relationships, parts ordering and usage records, and external service-provider contract compliance.
Coordinate service calls and regional or market workloads to meet business priorities and timelines.
Support HVAC/R business solutions, identify operational needs, monitor progress, and adapt to organizational changes.
Lead special projects by collecting data, evaluating new technologies, and recommending improvements; collaborate across teams to refine processes.
Maintain company vehicles in accordance with policy, coordinate required maintenance and alternate driving support, safely operate vehicles, check vehicle condition and documentation, submit maintenance invoices, and verify insurance coverage.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, identifying customer needs and business priorities, coordinating assignments, supporting work quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with stakeholders, applying information from multiple sources, monitoring results, and identifying improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with addressing ethical and compliance issues.
Demonstrate Walmart’s stated values: respect the individual, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and strive for excellence.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave; parental leave; family care leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U: Walmart-paid education programs, with tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible associates.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Additional premiums may be paid in specified circumstances.