Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Hueytown, AL

13d•$29 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration installs, configures, calibrates, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ductwork, control panels, building pneumatics, direct digital controls, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. The role performs preventive maintenance and routine HVAC and Energy Management System checks, follows applicable building codes and HVAC/R regulations, and adheres to OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols. Duties also include refrigerant reclamation and documentation, inventory and vendor coordination, warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders. The technician leads field teams and mentors less-experienced technicians and apprentices, communicates service issues and outcomes to customers, manages escalated issues, and coordinates with external service providers. The role follows guidance from managers and Training Technicians, supports assigned training and operational plans, and works across multiple facilities or distant locations. It includes driving and maintaining a company vehicle, coordinating vehicle maintenance, participating in an on-call rotation, and using digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service calls and workload. The technician also leads and participates in teams, supports business processes and continuous improvement, and models company policies, ethics, and values. The position is based at the listed Hueytown, Alabama location. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart describes benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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 Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency 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.

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 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 and perform routine checks of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems.
Maintain and repair rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Coordinate necessary HVAC and Energy Management System maintenance or repairs under manager and Training Technician supervision.
Use heavy machinery and follow OSHA standards and EPA refrigerant-handling protocols during service activities.
Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with federal, state, and local HVAC/R 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 as directed.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and meet operational needs in an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to assigned incidents or requests outside standard business hours, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate.
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.
Complete assignments and priorities using HVAC/R policies, data, and resources, and collaborate with management, co-workers, customers, and business partners.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles according to company policies; coordinate required maintenance and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Operate motor vehicles safely; ensure required vehicle documents are present; check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; submit maintenance invoices; and verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
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 identifying improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards, assist management in addressing ethical or compliance issues, and model company values.
Demonstrate respect for individuals, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and strive for excellence in accordance with the described company expectations.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase.
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, a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering eligible programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates, with tuition, books, and fees paid.