Refrigeration Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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; alternatively, 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 EPA Type I and Type II or Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
• HVAC-R/Mechanical Journeyman credential 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.

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 meet operational specifications.
• Interpret layout plans and schematics to ensure accurate system setup and compliance 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 refrigeration equipment, including rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket units.
• Perform routine checks on HVAC systems and Energy Management Systems, identify issues, and coordinate maintenance or repairs under manager and training technician supervision.
• Use heavy machinery and follow OSHA standards and EPA 608 refrigerant-handling protocols.
• Conduct inspections and repairs in compliance with HVAC/R regulations, cold-chain requirements, and indoor air quality requirements.
• 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, perform assigned tasks, and assist with training plans and operational procedures as directed.
• Drive a company vehicle to complete service calls and meet regional operational needs; participate in an on-call rotation and respond to assigned incidents or requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate service calls and workload using digital tools and scheduling systems.
• Track refrigerant levels and parts inventory and manage vendor relationships to ensure resources are available.
• Submit warranty claims, expense reports, and work orders.
• Complete HVAC/R service assignments and priorities using applicable policies, data, and resources.
• Work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Maintain company vehicles, arrange alternate driving support when vehicles are sent for required maintenance, safely operate vehicles, and ensure required vehicle documents, insurance, fuel, water, brakes, signals, and lights are in order.
• Submit vehicle maintenance invoices for payment and wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and priorities, coordinating work, giving feedback and support, and helping others adapt to change.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with stakeholders, applying information from multiple sources, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; assist management with addressing ethical and compliance issues.
• Demonstrate Walmart’s stated values of respecting the individual, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

Benefits

• 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, 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.
• Performance-based bonus awards.
• Possible hourly premiums in specific circumstances.