Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart•Lumberton, TX

6d•$35 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration, leads installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems across Walmart properties. The role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while overseeing preventive maintenance, managing refrigeration units, and coordinating field teams to optimize system performance and reduce downtime. The Senior Technician mentors technicians, provides hands-on training, manages parts inventory and vendor relationships, and coordinates service schedules. The role also supports critical business operations through timely issue resolution, participates in an on-call rotation, and collaborates with cross-functional partners on process improvements and special projects.

Requirements

Option 1: 3 years’ experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration.
Option 2: 6 years’ 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, HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification.
1 year’s experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area, or 2 years’ Walmart store experience.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
Commercial driving record with no convictions for DUI, DWI, or OUI 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.
Proven experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining HVAC/R systems, including refrigeration units and building pneumatics.
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant systems in commercial and industrial settings.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R codes.
Ability to lead and mentor field teams, provide hands-on training, and give performance feedback.
Proficiency in managing parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service coordination.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including ductwork, control panels, and refrigeration units.
Lead diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues across commercial and industrial equipment.
Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Manage refrigerant handling in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and HVAC/R codes.
Coordinate and mentor field teams, providing hands-on training and evaluating skill development.
Maintain parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service schedules to meet operational priorities.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical business needs outside regular hours.
Collaborate across teams on process improvements, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects.

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, 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 education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid.