Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Milton, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration installs, configures, 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. The role performs routine checks and preventive maintenance, supports Energy Management Systems, and ensures work meets operational specifications, building codes, and applicable HVAC/R regulations. The technician follows OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants, and documents refrigerant use. The position leads field teams, mentors less-experienced technicians and apprentices, communicates service issues and outcomes to customers, and coordinates escalated issues and external service providers. It follows direction from managers and training technicians, supports training plans and operational procedures, and may work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations. The technician drives and maintains a company vehicle, participates in an on-call rotation outside standard business hours, and uses digital tools to coordinate calls, track inventory and refrigerant, and submit warranty claims, expenses, and work orders. The role also leads and participates in teams, coordinates assignments, shares resources and feedback, and contributes to process improvement and compliance. It is expected to demonstrate Walmart’s stated values and workplace behaviors: respect for the individual, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence. The position is located at 4965 Highway 90, Milton, Florida. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart describes performance-based bonus awards and benefits that include health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, discounts, and education 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 Type I and Type II or Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, 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 assigned incidents outside standard business hours.
Ability to work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.

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 meet operational specifications.
Interpret layout plans and schematics to ensure accurate 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 systems, including racks, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket units.
Perform routine checks on 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 federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations; reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and document refrigerant use.
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.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and support operational needs in an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents or requests during assigned periods, resolving or escalating issues as needed.
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 HVAC/R service assignments and priorities using applicable policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles in accordance with company policies, coordinate required vehicle maintenance, and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
Safely operate motor vehicles; check vehicle documents, fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; submit maintenance invoices; and verify 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 business priorities, coordinating assignments, and supporting timelines and work quality.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; analyze information, monitor results, and identify improvement opportunities.
Demonstrate and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with correcting compliance issues.
Model respect, teamwork, integrity, customer service, learning, resilience, and 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.
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 paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.