(USA) Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Dallas, OR

11d•$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, refrigeration racks, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. Performs preventive maintenance, routine checks, and inspections to ensure proper operation of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems, minimize downtime, and meet building codes and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Handles refrigerants in accordance with OSHA standards and EPA 608 protocols, including reclaiming ozone-depleting refrigerants and documenting refrigerant use. Leads field teams and mentors less-experienced technicians and apprentices; communicates service issues and outcomes to customers; manages escalated issues and coordinates with external service providers. Follows instructions and training plans from Managers and Training Technicians. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, works or trains at multiple or distant facilities, and participates in an on-call rotation to respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours. Uses digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service calls and workload, and tracks refrigerants, parts, vendors, warranties, expenses, and work orders. Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to complete assignments, improve processes, meet business needs, and uphold company policies, ethics, and standards. Walmart describes the role as supporting its values of respecting the individual, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education assistance, and other programs, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

One of the following: 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; or 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 EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
Where required, hold 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 in the last 5 years.
Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years.
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 safely operate a motor vehicle and perform the vehicle-related checks and documentation described in the posting.

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, ductwork, control panels, and building pneumatics.
Configure and calibrate low-ambient systems and direct digital controls to operational specifications.
Interpret layout plans and schematics and ensure accurate system setup and compliance with building codes.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related problems in commercial and industrial systems.
Implement preventive maintenance programs and perform routine checks to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair refrigeration racks, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Inspect and repair systems in compliance with applicable HVAC/R regulations, cold chain requirements, and indoor air quality requirements.
Follow OSHA standards and EPA refrigerant-handling protocols; reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and document refrigerant usage.
Lead field teams and mentor less-experienced Technicians and Apprentices in 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 and assigned tasks from Managers and Training Technicians, and assist with training plans and operational procedures as directed.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to incidents or requests during assigned periods, resolving or appropriately escalating issues.
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 assignments according to HVAC/R policies, data, resources, and direction or guidance from a Manager or Training Technician.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; lead and participate in teams to coordinate work, share resources, support quality and timelines, and adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by analyzing information, monitoring results, and identifying improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; assist management with addressing ethical or compliance issues.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles according to company policy; coordinate required maintenance and alternate driving support, safely operate vehicles, check vehicle condition and required documents, verify insurance, and submit maintenance invoices.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

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 leave, jury duty leave, 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 education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Other benefits, subject to eligibility and plan or program terms.