Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart•Abilene, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees HVAC/R installation, commissioning, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across commercial and industrial systems, including grocery refrigeration equipment. Leads field teams, coordinates service work and regional workloads, mentors and trains technicians, and manages escalated issues. Supports compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, environmental, and HVAC/R code requirements. Manages refrigerant levels, parts, vendors, service-provider contracts, and related records. Supports HVAC/R operational solutions and special projects, recommends improvements, and collaborates across teams to refine processes. Maintains and safely operates company vehicles in accordance with company policies. Participates in an on-call rotation for business-critical needs outside standard business hours. The role includes submitting expense vouchers, summaries, work orders, maintenance logs, and other required records, including detailed work-order notes and before-and-after photos. The technician may provide hands-on training at company facilities, offsite locations, or vendor sites, and may be assigned a Developmental Technician to train on the job. The position is based at the listed Abilene, Texas location. Walmart describes the role as offering competitive pay, possible performance-based bonus awards and premiums, and benefits that may include health coverage, paid leave, financial benefits, education assistance, and other programs. Benefit eligibility and amounts may depend on job classification and length of employment and are subject to plan terms.

Requirements

Option 1: 3 years of experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration.
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 EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, hold an HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification.
One 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 5 years.
Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a 2-year technical/vocational HVAC/R program or a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree 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 diagnosis 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.
Submit required written and electronic information, including expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders, and maintenance logs; enter detailed work-order notes and before-and-after photos.
Supervise field practices and documentation to support adherence to OSHA standards and EPA refrigerant-handling protocols.
Conduct inspections and repairs in accordance with 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.
Lead HVAC/R field teams by coordinating assignments, mentoring less-experienced technicians, and managing escalated service issues.
Provide on-the-job training to Developmental Technicians and hands-on training on safety, control troubleshooting, and system operations.
Evaluate technician skill sets and provide feedback to senior leadership to support workforce development.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond in a timely manner to incidents or requests during assigned periods, resolving or appropriately escalating issues.
Manage refrigerant levels, parts inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure materials are available when needed.
Track and order HVAC/R parts, record purchases and usage, and ensure contract compliance with external service providers.
Coordinate service calls and manage regional or market workloads to meet business priorities and timelines.
Support HVAC/R business solutions by identifying operational needs, monitoring progress, and adapting to organizational changes.
Lead special projects by collecting data, evaluating technologies, and recommending improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine processes.
Maintain company vehicles according to policy; coordinate required maintenance and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Safely operate motor vehicles; verify required vehicle documents and check fuel, water, brakes, signals, and lights.
Submit vehicle maintenance invoices for payment and verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and 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, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with addressing compliance issues.
Model respect, integrity, customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement, and Walmart’s stated values.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
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.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Possible hourly premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 in specified circumstances.