(USA) Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Hastings, MN

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 systems and Energy Management Systems operate properly, performs preventive maintenance, and completes inspections and repairs in accordance with building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage. Leads field teams and mentors less-experienced Technicians and Apprentices; communicates service issues and outcomes to customers; manages escalated service issues; and coordinates with external providers. Works under direction and guidance from Managers and Training Technicians, completing assignments and supporting training plans and operational procedures. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, 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. Uses digital tools to coordinate service calls and workload, and tracks refrigerants, parts, vendors, warranty claims, expenses, and work orders. The role also involves collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners; coordinating team assignments and resources; helping improve processes; supporting compliance and ethical standards; and modeling Walmart’s values of respect, integrity, customer service, and excellence. Uses heavy machinery and wears a company uniform and badge. The position is located at 1752 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour under specific circumstances. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

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; or 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.
HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification where required.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
No DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions in a commercial driving record within the last 5 years.
No more than two moving violations in a commercial driving record within the last 3 years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
Ability to perform the described driving, vehicle-maintenance, service, and team-lead responsibilities.

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 problems across commercial and industrial systems.
Implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain and repair refrigeration racks, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Perform routine checks of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems, identify issues, and coordinate maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision.
Follow OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable HVAC/R regulations; 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 work, and assist with training plans and operational procedures.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and meet operational needs within an assigned region; participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents or requests during assigned periods.
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, co-workers, customers, and business partners; coordinate work assignments, share resources and information, and support work quality and timelines.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles in accordance with company policies; arrange alternate driving support when transporting vehicles for required maintenance; safely operate vehicles and ensure required documents, insurance, and vehicle checks are in order.
Check vehicle fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights, and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; monitor progress and results; and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards, and assist management with correcting ethical or compliance issues.
Demonstrate Walmart’s values, including respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

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 education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.