Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Hoover, AL

11d•$29 - $58

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, supermarket refrigeration units, and Energy Management Systems. The technician interprets plans and schematics, follows applicable building codes and HVAC/R regulations, conducts preventive maintenance, and follows OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols. Responsibilities also include reclaiming ozone-depleting refrigerants and documenting refrigerant use. The role leads field teams and mentors Technicians and Apprentices, communicates service issues and outcomes to customers, and manages escalated issues and coordination with outside providers. The technician follows direction from Managers and Training Technicians, supports training and operational procedures, and coordinates service work, inventory, vendors, warranty claims, expenses, and work orders using digital tools and scheduling systems. The position requires driving a company vehicle, participating in an on-call rotation, working or training at multiple or distant facilities, and maintaining vehicles in accordance with company procedures. The technician leads and participates in teams, coordinates assignments and resources, and helps ensure work quality and timelines. The role develops and implements processes with business partners, monitors results, and identifies improvements. It also supports company policies, ethics, integrity, compliance, and Walmart’s stated values of respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence. The position offers an hourly wage range of $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart describes benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms vary.

Requirements

Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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 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 and ensure system setup complies with building codes.
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.
Check 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, EPA refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable HVAC/R regulations.
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, 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 incidents or requests during assigned periods.
Coordinate service calls and workload using digital tools and scheduling systems; track refrigerant levels, parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
Submit warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices.
Complete HVAC/R assignments and priorities using relevant policies, data, and resources, and collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles, arrange alternate driving support before taking vehicles for required maintenance, operate vehicles safely, keep required documents available, check vehicle condition and fluid levels, and verify insurance coverage.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
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; analyze information, monitor progress and results, and identify improvement opportunities.
Demonstrate and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with correcting ethical or compliance issues.
Model Walmart’s stated values: respect individuals, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and strive for excellence.

Benefits

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 leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and 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 specified circumstances.