Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Albuquerque, NM

20d•$29 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Installs, configures, 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. Interprets plans and schematics, diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues, and performs preventive maintenance and inspections in accordance with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, EPA 608 protocols, and federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Reclaims ozone-depleting refrigerants and documents refrigerant usage. Ensures proper operation of HVAC and Energy Management Systems through routine checks and coordinated maintenance or repairs, following instructions from Managers and Training Technicians. Leads field teams, mentors Technicians and Apprentices, communicates technical issues and outcomes to customers, and manages escalated service issues. Drives a company vehicle to service locations, works or trains at multiple facilities or distant locations, participates in an on-call rotation, and uses digital tools and scheduling systems to coordinate service calls and workload. Tracks refrigerant, parts, and vendor resources and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices. Maintains company vehicles and required documentation and follows company uniform, badge, safety, ethics, and compliance policies. The position also involves collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; coordinating work assignments; developing and improving processes; supporting team performance and quality; and demonstrating Walmart’s values of respect, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. The role is based at the listed Albuquerque, New Mexico location and may require work at multiple facilities or distant locations.

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.
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 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 to support accurate system setup and building-code compliance.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-related issues across commercial and industrial systems.
Implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain and repair rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
Perform routine checks and coordinate maintenance or repairs to ensure proper operation of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems.
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 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, complete assigned HVAC/R work, and assist with training plans and operational procedures as directed.
Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and manage operational needs within an assigned region.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond in a timely manner to incidents or requests during assigned on-call 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.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
Maintain company vehicles, arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support, safely operate vehicles, check vehicle condition and supplies, maintain required documents and valid insurance, and submit maintenance invoices.
Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, customers, and other business partners to coordinate and execute work assignments and meet timelines and quality expectations.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; monitor results and identify improvement opportunities.
Demonstrate and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards.
Support an inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, develop and mentor others, serve customers, and promote 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, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.