Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart • Conway, SC

20d • $29 - $58

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, supermarket refrigeration units, and Energy Management Systems. Performs work in accordance with building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations, including cold-chain and indoor-air-quality requirements. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage.

The Technician supports preventive maintenance, responds to service calls and escalated issues, coordinates with external service providers when needed, and communicates technical issues and service outcomes to customers. The role leads field teams and mentors Technicians and Apprentices, while also receiving direction from Managers and Training Technicians and assisting with training plans and operational procedures. Work may take place at multiple or distant facilities. The Technician drives and maintains a company vehicle, participates in an on-call rotation outside standard business hours, and uses digital scheduling tools to coordinate calls and workload. The role also tracks refrigerant and parts inventory, manages vendor relationships, and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and vehicle maintenance invoices.

The position includes leading and participating in teams, coordinating work assignments, supporting work quality and timelines, developing and improving processes, and demonstrating company policies and standards of ethics and integrity. Walmart describes expectations around respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

Walmart offers competitive pay, possible performance-based bonus awards and premiums, and benefits that may include health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, leave, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. Benefit eligibility and terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

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, 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 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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three 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 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 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.
• 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.
• Communicate 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 manage operational needs in an assigned region.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond in a timely manner to incidents or requests during assigned on-call periods.
• Coordinate service calls and workload using digital tools and scheduling systems.
• Track refrigerant levels and parts inventory and manage vendor relationships to ensure resource availability.
• Submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders.
• Complete assignments and priorities in HVAC/R service using relevant policies, data, and resources, following 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 required documents, fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity; 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, determining customer needs and business priorities, coordinating assignments, and supporting timelines and work quality.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; monitor progress and results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
• Model workplace values by supporting belonging, teamwork, mentoring, accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and adaptation to change.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase benefit.
• 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 Walmart-paid education program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.
• Possible hourly premiums ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 in specific circumstances.

What This Job Offers

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