Technician, Facility Services, HVAC-Refrigeration

Walmart•Homewood, AL

12d

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, direct digital controls, rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units. The technician performs preventive maintenance, routine checks, and repairs to support reliable operation of HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems, following directions and guidance from managers and training technicians as needed. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards, EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local HVAC/R regulations. Responsibilities include refrigerant reclamation and usage documentation, leading and mentoring field teams, communicating with customers, managing escalated service issues, coordinating external providers, and supporting training and operational procedures. The technician drives and maintains a company vehicle, works across multiple or distant facilities, and participates in an on-call rotation to respond to business-critical requests outside standard business hours. The technician coordinates service calls and workload through digital tools and scheduling systems; tracks refrigerant, parts, and vendor resources; and submits warranty claims, expense reports, work orders, and maintenance invoices. The role also includes team leadership, collaboration, process improvement, adherence to company policies and ethical standards, and modeling Walmart’s stated values. The position is based at 1007 Red Farmer Dr, Hueytown, Alabama. Walmart describes competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and a range of health, financial, leave, education, and other benefits. The hourly wage range is $29.00–$58.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour 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 5 years.
Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and travel among multiple facilities or distant locations as described in the posting.

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 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 and coordinate maintenance or repairs for HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems under manager and training technician supervision.
Use heavy machinery and perform work in accordance with OSHA, EPA 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, 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 in a timely manner to incidents or requests outside standard business hours, 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.
Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations and collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners.
Maintain company vehicles in accordance with company policies, arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support, and ensure vehicles have required documents and valid insurance.
Check vehicle fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; submit maintenance invoices for payment; wear the required company uniform and badge.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, supporting work quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices; monitor results and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management with addressing ethical or compliance issues.
Demonstrate Walmart’s stated 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 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 education benefit: Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan terms.