Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart•Bastrop, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees HVAC/R installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across commercial and industrial systems, including supermarket refrigeration, rack systems, walk-ins, and reach-ins. Leads field teams, coordinates workloads and service calls, manages escalated issues, and mentors and trains technicians. Ensures work complies with OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant-handling protocols, environmental guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local codes. Manages refrigerants, parts, inventory, vendors, service-provider contracts, and related documentation. Supports operational improvements and special projects, collaborates across teams, and maintains and safely operates company vehicles. Participates in an on-call rotation to support business-critical needs outside standard business hours. The position requires a valid state-issued driver's license and a qualifying commercial driving record. The primary location listed is 488 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602-3731. The hourly wage range is $35.00–$70.00, with potential premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in certain circumstances. Walmart offers health, financial, paid-time-off, disability, education, and other benefits; eligibility and 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.
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 two-year technical/vocational HVAC/R program or a two-year associate's degree in applied science 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 in commercial and industrial systems.
Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
Manage rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units to support performance and compliance.
Use heavy machinery.
Submit written and electronic records, including expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders, and maintenance logs; include 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 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.
Lead HVAC/R field teams by assigning work, mentoring technicians, and managing escalated service issues.
Provide on-the-job instruction to developmental technicians and hands-on training to technician-level associates.
Deliver training on safety, control troubleshooting, and system operations at company, offsite, or vendor locations.
Evaluate technician skill sets and provide feedback to senior leadership.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to or appropriately escalate incidents and requests outside standard business hours.
Manage refrigerant levels, parts inventory, and vendor relationships; track and order parts and record purchases and usage.
Ensure contract compliance with external service providers.
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 technologies, and recommending improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine processes.
Maintain company vehicles, coordinate required maintenance, arrange alternate driving support, and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
Safely operate motor vehicles; maintain required vehicle documents and check fuel, water, brakes, signals, and lights; verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
Lead and participate in teams; share resources and information, identify customer needs and business priorities, coordinate assignments, and support work quality and timelines.
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, and ethics standards; guide associates, implement action plans, and assist management with ethical and compliance issues.
Model the stated company values: respect individuals, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and strive for excellence.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U paid education benefit program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Potential premiums in specified circumstances.