Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Installs, configures, calibrates, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ductwork, control panels, building pneumatics, low-ambient systems, direct digital controls, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. Interprets layouts and schematics and ensures systems meet operational specifications and applicable building codes. Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance to support proper HVAC and Energy Management System operation, minimize downtime, and extend equipment life. Conducts service and repairs in compliance with OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations, including cold-chain and indoor-air-quality requirements. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant use. Leads field teams, mentors Technicians and Apprentices, communicates service findings to customers, handles escalated issues, and coordinates with external service providers. Follows instructions from Managers and Training Technicians and assists with training plans and operational procedures. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, completing service calls and operational tasks within an assigned region. Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to business-critical needs outside standard business hours. Coordinates service calls and workload with digital tools and scheduling systems; tracks refrigerant levels and parts inventory, manages vendor relationships, and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices. May work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations. Wears the company uniform and badge and follows company vehicle and safety policies. The role also leads and participates in teams, coordinates work assignments, supports quality and timelines, develops and improves business processes, and promotes company policies, ethics, and compliance. The job description emphasizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. Walmart offers competitive hourly pay of $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off and leave programs; disability coverage; company discounts; and education benefits through Live Better U, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

Vocational or technical HVAC/R certification and 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or a construction-related field involving commercial HVAC/R and building controls; alternatively, 4 years of experience in that field or a related field.
Hold and maintain EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, hold an HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification.
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.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours.
Ability to work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a 2-year vocational or technical HVAC/R program.
Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Mechanical license in the city and/or state where the job is located.
Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Install HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ductwork, control panels, and building pneumatics.
Configure and calibrate low-ambient systems and direct digital controls to meet operational specifications.
Interpret layout plans and schematics to ensure accurate system setup and compliance with building codes.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues across commercial and industrial systems.
Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Perform routine checks on HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems, identify issues, and coordinate maintenance or repairs under Manager and Training Technician supervision.
Use heavy machinery.
Follow OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable HVAC/R regulations during service activities.
Inspect and repair systems in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including cold-chain and indoor-air-quality requirements.
Reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and document refrigerant usage.
Lead field teams and mentor less-experienced Technicians and Apprentices on technical procedures and safety practices.
Explain technical issues and service outcomes to customers; manage escalated service issues and coordinate with external service providers as needed.
Follow instructions from Managers and Training Technicians and assist with training plans and operational procedures.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and manage operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to incidents or requests during assigned periods, supporting resolution or escalation.
Coordinate service calls and workload using digital tools and scheduling systems.
Track refrigerant levels and parts inventory, manage vendor relationships, and submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders.
Complete assignments and priorities by following guidance from a Manager or Training Technician and using HVAC/R policies, data, and resources.
Collaborate with management, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles according to policy, coordinate required vehicle maintenance, and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Operate motor vehicles safely; check required vehicle documents, fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; verify valid insurance coverage; and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
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 business priorities, coordinating work, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with others, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management in addressing ethical and compliance issues.
Demonstrate the company’s stated values of respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and excellence.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, and PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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 education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Competitive pay and possible performance-based bonus awards.
Possible hourly premiums in specific circumstances.