Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Niceville, FL

20d•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 systems and Energy Management Systems through routine checks and maintenance, following applicable operational specifications, building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage. Leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, communicates technical issues and service outcomes to customers, manages escalated issues, and coordinates with external service providers. Completes assigned service work under the guidance of Managers and Training Technicians, supports training plans and operational procedures, and participates in an on-call rotation for business-critical needs outside standard business hours. Uses digital scheduling tools and systems to coordinate service calls, track resources, and submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, completes service calls within an assigned region, and may work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations. The role also includes team collaboration, process improvement, policy and ethics compliance, and modeling company values. Uses heavy machinery. The position is based at 15017 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, Florida. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour under specific circumstances. Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and benefits including health coverage, paid time off, education benefits, and other programs.

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 Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, possess 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 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 rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket units.
Perform routine checks and coordinate maintenance or repairs to ensure proper HVAC and Energy Management System operation.
Follow OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable 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.
Communicate technical issues and service outcomes to customers; manage escalated service issues and coordinate with external service providers.
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 operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to assigned incidents or requests outside standard business hours.
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.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations as needed.
Maintain company vehicles, arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support, verify vehicle documents and insurance, and submit maintenance invoices.
Safely operate motor vehicles and check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights.
Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, coordinating assignments, supporting work quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; monitor results and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards.
Build trusting working relationships, support and mentor others, and deliver results with customers first.
Demonstrate continuous improvement, curiosity, resilience, and openness to new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
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, 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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.