Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Walmart • Ocala, FL

19h • $35 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration, leads the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems. The role ensures safety and environmental compliance, manages preventive maintenance programs, and oversees refrigerant handling and inventory management to support equipment performance and facility reliability.

The position coordinates field teams, mentors technicians, manages parts and vendor relationships, and resolves service issues in support of business priorities. The team maintains critical building systems across Walmart facilities, collaborating with stores to protect assets, manage costs, and deliver reliable facility services.

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 Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
• HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification where required.
• At least 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 in 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 expertise in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including refrigeration units and building pneumatics.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues in commercial and industrial environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant handling protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R codes.
• Experience leading field teams, mentoring technicians, and managing escalated service issues.
• Ability to manage parts inventory and vendor relationships and coordinate service calls.
• Proficiency in documenting work orders, maintenance logs, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a 2-year technical/vocational HVAC/R program or a 2-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, 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, provide hands-on training, and evaluate 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 and resolve incidents.
• Document work orders and maintenance logs and submit required reports accurately.
• Operate heavy machinery and company vehicles safely and in accordance with policies.

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 time.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree