Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Niceville, FL

22d•$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. Performs routine checks of HVAC and Energy Management Systems, coordinates maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision, and follows preventive maintenance practices to extend equipment life and reduce downtime. Uses heavy machinery and follows OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant use. Leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, communicates technical issues and service outcomes to customers, and manages escalated issues with external service providers as needed. Receives direction from managers and training technicians, assists with training plans and operational procedures, and completes assigned work using HVAC/R policies, data, and resources. Drives and maintains a company vehicle, including arranging required maintenance, checking vehicle condition and documents, and submitting maintenance invoices. Works or trains at multiple facilities or distant locations and participates in an on-call rotation, responding to business-critical requests outside standard business hours. Uses digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service calls and workload, tracks refrigerant levels and parts inventory, manages vendor relationships, and submits warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders. Collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners to coordinate work, meet timelines and quality standards, improve processes, and support compliance with company policies and standards of ethics and integrity. Walmart emphasizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The position is based at 15017 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, Florida. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education benefits, and other programs, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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, 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 within 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 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 and maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and systems.
Perform routine checks of HVAC and Energy Management Systems, identify issues, and coordinate maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision.
Use heavy machinery and comply with OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable HVAC/R regulations.
Reclaim ozone-depleting refrigerants and document refrigerant use.
Lead field teams and mentor 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, perform assigned tasks, and assist with training plans and operational procedures.
Drive a company vehicle to service calls and operational needs within an assigned region; maintain the vehicle and ensure it is safely operated and properly documented.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to business-critical incidents or requests outside standard business hours.
Coordinate service calls and workload using digital tools and scheduling systems.
Track refrigerant levels and parts inventory, manage vendor relationships, and submit warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners to coordinate assignments, share resources, meet timelines and quality standards, and identify process improvements.
Support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and model Walmart values.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and 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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.