Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart • Hoover, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Installs, configures, calibrates, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ductwork, control panels, building pneumatics, direct digital controls, Energy Management Systems, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. Interprets layout plans and schematics, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures equipment operates according to specifications and applicable building codes and regulations.

Performs service work in compliance with OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R requirements. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage. Leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, communicates service findings to customers, handles escalated issues, and coordinates with outside providers. Works under the direction of Managers and Training Technicians and may assist with training plans and operating procedures.

Drives and maintains company vehicles, completes service calls within an assigned region, and may work or train at multiple or distant facilities. Participates in an on-call rotation outside standard business hours. Uses digital scheduling tools and systems to coordinate work, track refrigerants and parts, manage vendor relationships, and submit warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices. The role also includes team leadership, collaboration, process improvement, policy compliance, and modeling the company’s stated values.

Walmart offers competitive pay, potential performance-based bonuses and premiums, and benefits that may include health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education support, and other programs. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00; premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. Benefits and eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment and are subject to plan terms.

Requirements

• 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; alternatively, 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 EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
• HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman qualification where required.
• 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.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and travel or work at multiple or distant facilities, as described in the posting.

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 experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Prior 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 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, including rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket units.
• Perform routine checks of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems and coordinate required maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision.
• Use heavy machinery.
• Follow 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 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 operational needs within an assigned region.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents or requests during assigned periods, resolving or escalating issues as needed.
• 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 company policies, data, and resources, and collaborate with management, co-workers, customers, and business partners.
• Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Maintain company vehicles, arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support, and ensure vehicles have required documents and valid insurance.
• Safely operate motor vehicles; check 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 and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams, coordinate and execute assignments, support work quality and timelines, and help others adapt to change or new challenges.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; analyze information, monitor results, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with addressing compliance issues.
• Demonstrate the company’s stated values through respectful teamwork, integrity, customer service, learning, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and potential 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.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Potential hourly premiums based on schedule, facility, season, or work performed.

What This Job Offers

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