Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart•Peoria, AZ

7d•$35 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration oversees HVAC/R installation, commissioning, diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, and repairs across commercial and industrial systems. The role leads field teams, coordinates assignments and service workloads, mentors and trains technicians, manages escalated service issues, and supports business-critical needs through an on-call rotation. Responsibilities also include managing refrigerants, parts, vendors, and vehicle maintenance; documenting work; ensuring safety, environmental, and code compliance; and contributing to projects and operational improvements. The position is based at the listed Walmart location in Peoria, Arizona. The hourly wage range is $35.00–$70.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in qualifying circumstances. Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and benefits that may include medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance; paid time off and various leave benefits; disability coverage; company discounts; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and the Live Better U education program. Eligibility and benefit terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

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.
Have 1 year of experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area, or 2 years of Walmart store experience.
Have a valid state-issued driver’s license and be able to pass a motor vehicle report.
Have no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions in a commercial driving record within the last five years.
Have no more than two moving violations in a commercial driving record within the last three years.
Have no preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
Have 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 air conditioning 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 ensure 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.
Ensure field practices and documentation comply with 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 work assignments, mentoring less-experienced technicians, and managing escalated service issues.
Provide on-the-job training to assigned Developmental Technicians, including pickup at designated store locations and hands-on instruction for 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 during assigned periods to incidents or requests, supporting resolution or escalation.
Manage refrigerant levels, parts inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure materials are available on time.
Track and order HVAC/R parts, record purchases and usage, and ensure external service-provider contract compliance.
Coordinate service calls and 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 new technologies, and recommending improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine processes for evolving business demands.
Maintain company vehicles according to policy; coordinate required maintenance and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Operate motor vehicles safely, ensure required vehicle documents are present, check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights, submit maintenance invoices, and verify insurance coverage and validity.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with relevant partners, analyzing information from multiple sources, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards; guide associates in applying them, implement action plans, use the Open Door Policy, and assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
Model Walmart’s stated values by respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

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, and possible parental, family care, bereavement, 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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, with amounts depending on job classification and length of employment.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education program covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.