Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart • La Vergne, TN

20d • $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. Interprets layout plans and schematics and ensures work complies with applicable building codes and HVAC/R regulations. Performs routine HVAC and Energy Management System checks, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to support equipment reliability, cold chain requirements, and indoor air quality. Handles refrigerants in accordance with OSHA standards and EPA 608 protocols, including reclaiming ozone-depleting refrigerants and documenting refrigerant use.

Leads field teams and mentors less-experienced Technicians and Apprentices, communicates technical issues and service outcomes to customers, handles escalated service issues, and coordinates with external service providers. Follows instructions from Managers and Training Technicians, assists with training plans and operational procedures, and works across multiple facilities or distant locations. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, participates in an on-call rotation, responds to assigned incidents outside standard business hours, and uses digital tools to coordinate service calls and workload. Tracks refrigerants and parts, manages vendor relationships, and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and vehicle maintenance invoices.

The role also includes leading and participating in teams, coordinating work assignments, supporting work quality and timelines, developing and implementing processes, and promoting company policies, ethics, and compliance. The position is based at 5511 Murfreesboro Rd, La Vergne, Tennessee. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education assistance, 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 involving commercial HVAC/R and building controls.
• Option 2: 4 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or a construction-related field involving 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 in the last 5 years.
• Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in 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 safely operate motor vehicles, use heavy machinery, and travel or work at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to assigned requests outside standard business hours.

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 building-code compliance.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues in commercial and industrial systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain and repair refrigeration equipment, including rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket 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 and EPA 608 protocols; reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and document refrigerant use.
• Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations, including cold chain and indoor air quality requirements.
• 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 issues, and coordinate with external service providers as needed.
• Follow directions from Managers and Training Technicians, complete assigned work, and assist with training plans and operational procedures.
• Drive a company vehicle to service calls and operational needs within an assigned region, and participate in an on-call rotation with timely incident response outside standard business hours.
• 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.
• Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations and maintain company vehicles in accordance with company policies.
• Arrange alternate driving support when transporting a vehicle for required maintenance; safely operate motor vehicles and ensure required documents are present.
• Check vehicle fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; submit maintenance invoices and verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
• Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and priorities, coordinating work, providing advice and support, 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, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management in addressing ethical and compliance issues.
• Model Walmart values by respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

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.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

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