Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart • Bastrop, TX

19d • $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, direct digital controls, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. Ensures proper operation of HVAC and Energy Management Systems through inspections, routine checks, preventive maintenance, and coordination of repairs. Work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R requirements, including cold-chain and indoor-air-quality requirements.

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 position follows direction from Managers and Training Technicians, assists with training plans and operational procedures, and works or trains at multiple facilities or distant locations. It involves driving and maintaining a company vehicle, participating in an on-call rotation outside standard business hours, and using digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service work. The Technician tracks refrigerant, parts, and vendor resources and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices.

The role also involves leading and participating in teams, coordinating work assignments, supporting work quality and timelines, developing and improving processes, and promoting company policies, ethics, and compliance. Walmart describes its workplace expectations through the values Respect the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve our Customers and Members, and Strive for Excellence.

The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00. Additional premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. The position is based at 488 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, Texas 78602-3731.

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.
• HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification where required.
• 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 5 years.
• No more than two moving violations in the last 3 years on a commercial driving record.
• 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.

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 and follow OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols during service activities.
• Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with applicable 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 within an assigned region.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, responding promptly to incidents or requests outside standard business hours and supporting resolution or escalation.
• Coordinate service calls and manage workload using digital tools and scheduling systems.
• Track refrigerant levels, parts inventory, and vendor relationships; submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders.
• Complete HVAC/R service assignments and priorities using applicable policies, data, resources, and manager or training technician guidance.
• Collaborate with management, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Maintain company vehicles according to company policies; arrange alternate driving support when vehicles are taken for required maintenance.
• Safely operate motor vehicles; check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; ensure required vehicle documents and valid insurance coverage; and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
• Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, identifying customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, and supporting timelines and quality.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; analyze information, monitor results, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate and support company policies, procedures, ethics, and compliance; assist management with correcting ethical or compliance issues.
• Model workplace values by fostering belonging, building trusting relationships, mentoring others, acting with integrity, prioritizing customers, and supporting continuous improvement.

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 and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education programs, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed