Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Montgomery, AL

6d•$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, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures systems and Energy Management Systems operate properly. Conducts work in accordance with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations, including cold-chain and indoor-air-quality requirements. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant use. The role leads field teams and mentors Technicians and Apprentices, communicates service issues and outcomes to customers, handles escalated issues, and coordinates with external service providers. It follows direction from Managers and Training Technicians, assists with 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 for business-critical needs outside standard business hours, and uses digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service calls and workload. The role also tracks refrigerants, parts, and vendors; submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and vehicle maintenance invoices; and supports team execution, process improvement, ethical conduct, and Walmart’s stated values. The position is based at the listed primary location in Montgomery, Alabama. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Walmart describes competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off and various leave programs; disability coverage; company discounts; Military Leave Pay; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and the Live Better U education benefit, 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 involving commercial HVAC/R and building controls; alternatively, 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 Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency 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 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.
Ability to meet the stated vehicle, safety, and refrigerant-handling requirements.

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 to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Perform routine checks of 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.
Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with applicable 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.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and manage operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond in a timely manner to incidents or requests during assigned periods, resolving or escalating issues as needed.
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 in accordance with guidance, policies, data, and resources.
Collaborate with management, 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 maintenance and alternate driving support; safely operate 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, identifying customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; analyze information, monitor progress and results, and identify improvement opportunities.
Demonstrate and support company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
Model respect, integrity, customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement, learning, and support for Walmart’s stated values.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs
Performance-based bonus awards
Possible hourly premiums in specific circumstances