Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Oklahoma City, OK

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration installs, configures, inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ductwork, control panels, building pneumatics, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, supermarket refrigeration, direct digital controls, and Energy Management Systems. The technician follows layout plans and schematics, preventive maintenance programs, applicable building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Work includes refrigerant reclamation and documentation, coordinating service calls and resources, communicating service outcomes to customers, and escalating issues when needed. The role leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, while also carrying out assigned work under the direction of managers and Training Technicians. It includes driving and maintaining a company vehicle, working or training at multiple or distant facilities, using digital scheduling and operational tools, and participating in an on-call rotation to respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours. The technician also tracks refrigerants, parts, and vendors and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and vehicle-maintenance invoices. The position requires a vocational or technical HVAC/R certification plus two years of relevant experience, or four years of relevant experience, as well as EPA refrigerant-handling certification and a valid state-issued driver's license. A commercial driving record must meet the stated standards. The position is based at Walmart's Oklahoma City location. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums and performance-based bonus awards. Walmart offers medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance; paid time off and various leave benefits; short- and long-term disability; company discounts; Military Leave Pay; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and the Live Better U education benefit program, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

Either a vocational or technical HVAC/R certification and two years of experience in mechanical maintenance or a construction-related field for commercial HVAC/R and building controls, or four 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, hold an HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification.
Hold a valid state-issued driver's license and be able to pass a motor vehicle report.
Have no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions in the past five years on the commercial driving record.
Have no more than two moving violations in the past three years on the commercial driving record.
Have no preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the past three years.
Have no serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the past three years.
Comply with the company's drug-free workplace policy.

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.
A 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 code compliance.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues in commercial and industrial systems.
Implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain or 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 federal, state, and local 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 as directed.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and meet regional operational needs.
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 HVAC/R service assignments and priorities using applicable policies, data, and resources, collaborating with management, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles, arrange required vehicle maintenance and alternate driving support, and safely operate vehicles with required documents and valid insurance.
Check vehicle fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights, and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs, monitor results, and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards.
Model Walmart's values, respect individuals, build trusting relationships, mentor others, serve customers and members, and strive for continuous improvement.

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 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 Walmart-paid education benefit, subject to eligibility.