Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart • Montgomery, AL

4d • 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. Ensures HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems operate properly through routine checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs. Interprets layout plans and schematics and performs work in accordance with building codes and applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations.

Follows OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols; reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage. Leads field teams and mentors technicians and apprentices, communicates service findings to customers, manages escalated issues, and coordinates with outside service providers. Receives direction from Managers and Training Technicians and assists with training plans and operational procedures.

Drives and maintains a company vehicle, completing service calls and operational needs across an assigned region. Participates in an on-call rotation, including responding to business-critical issues outside standard business hours. Uses digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate calls and workload, and tracks refrigerants, parts, vendors, work orders, warranty claims, and expenses. May work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.

The role also includes leading and participating in teams, coordinating work assignments, supporting quality and timelines, communicating and implementing business processes, and promoting company policies, ethics, compliance, and Walmart values. The position is based at the listed Montgomery, Alabama location. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with premiums potentially available in specified circumstances.

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.
• 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 respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and use heavy machinery.

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, including 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 system installations comply 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 HVAC/R equipment, including rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
• Perform routine checks on HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs under Manager and Training Technician supervision.
• 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.
• 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 work, 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 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, and work orders.
• Collaborate with management, co-workers, customers, and business partners, and work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Maintain company vehicles, coordinate required maintenance, arrange alternate driving support when needed, and ensure vehicle documents, condition, fuel, and insurance are in order.
• Safely operate motor vehicles, submit maintenance invoices, and wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, coordinating assignments, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs, monitor progress, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management in addressing compliance issues.
• Demonstrate Walmart’s values by respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• 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 Walmart-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Potential hourly premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 in specified circumstances.

What This Job Offers

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