Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Pensacola, FL

14d•$29 - $58•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. Ensures HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems operate properly and comply with applicable building codes, safety standards, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, refrigerant reclamation, and required usage documentation, adhering to OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols. Leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, communicates technical issues and outcomes to customers, manages escalated service issues, and coordinates with external service providers. Follows direction from Managers and Training Technicians, assists with training plans and procedures, and completes work assignments using applicable policies, data, and resources. Coordinates service calls and workload with digital tools and scheduling systems, tracks refrigerant, parts, and vendor resources, and submits warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, ensures required vehicle documents and insurance are valid, performs basic vehicle checks, coordinates required maintenance, and submits maintenance invoices. Works or trains at multiple facilities or distant locations and participates in an on-call rotation to respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours. Collaborates with coworkers, management, customers, and other business partners; supports team performance, process improvement, ethical conduct, inclusion, customer service, and continuous learning. The position is based at 8970 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, Florida. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Walmart offers performance-based bonus awards and benefits, 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 for commercial HVAC/R and building controls; alternatively, 4 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or a construction-related field for commercial HVAC/R and building controls 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.
Ability to safely operate and maintain a company vehicle and use heavy machinery.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a two-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 operational specifications.
Interpret layout plans and schematics to support 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 and maintain and repair refrigeration equipment, including rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket units.
Check HVAC and Energy Management Systems, identify issues, and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision.
Use heavy machinery and follow OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols.
Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with applicable HVAC/R regulations, cold chain requirements, 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, perform assigned tasks, and assist with training plans and operational procedures as directed.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond in a timely manner 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, parts inventory, and vendor relationships; submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, customers, and other business partners and complete assignments according to HVAC/R policies, data, and resources.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles according to company policies; coordinate required vehicle maintenance and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Safely operate motor vehicles, check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights, ensure required vehicle documents are present, verify insurance coverage and validity, and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
Wear the company uniform and badge according to 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 stakeholders, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; guide others, implement action plans, use the Open Door Policy, and assist management in correcting compliance issues.
Support a culture of belonging, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, develop and mentor others, and recognize their contributions.
Serve customers and members, make decisions using reliable information, balance priorities, and consider how work affects stakeholders.
Pursue learning and continuous improvement, adopt new technologies and skills, and support others through change.

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 leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.