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 Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
• Where required, 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 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 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 racks, walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration units.
• Perform routine checks of 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 applicable 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 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 promptly during assigned periods to incidents or requests, 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 assigned HVAC/R work according to manager or training technician guidance, using applicable policies, data, and resources.
• Collaborate with management, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; work or train at multiple facilities or distant locations.
• Maintain company vehicles, arrange required vehicle maintenance and alternate driving support, safely operate vehicles, and ensure required documents are present.
• Check vehicle fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; submit maintenance invoices and verify insurance coverage and validity.
• Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by analyzing information, monitoring results, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management in addressing ethical and compliance issues.
• Demonstrate Walmart's stated values of 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, 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 and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
• Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates; tuition, books, and fees are covered for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
• Potential hourly premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 in specific circumstances.