Developmental Technician, Facility Services HVAC/R

Walmart; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Life insurance

PTO & leave benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Developmental Technician, Facility Services HVAC/R in Athens, TN to maintain and repair HVAC/R systems across multiple facilities. You will complete required documentation, assist with capital expenditure planning, and perform preventive maintenance under supervision while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

You will work with management and business partners to identify priorities, troubleshoot issues, and support cost control, reporting progress and maintaining

Qualifications

• EPA certification for refrigerant handling (universal or Type I/II).
• Valid state driver’s license and clean MVR.
• 1–2 years in plumbing, electrical, or Walmart store experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit documentation (expense vouchers, logs, work orders) to senior leadership.
• Gather capital expenditure lists and develop scopes for HVAC/R updates.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting under supervision per safety policies.
• Collaborate with management and partners to set priorities and communicate progress.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and maintain company vehicles.
• Support cost control via price comparisons and warranty claims.

Skills

EPA refrigerant certification

Valid driver’s license

HVAC/R maintenance experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Documentation/compliance

Tools

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The (USA) Developmental Technician, Facility Services HVAC/R, supports the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across multiple facilities. This role involves completing required documentation, assisting with capital expenditure planning, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs under supervision. The technician collaborates with management and business partners to identify priorities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. By adapting to change and continuously improving processes, this position contributes to efficient facility operations and cost control while upholding Walmart's standards of integrity and service excellence.

About the team:

The HVAC/R team plays a vital role in maintaining the comfort of Walmart facilities for associates and customers. They ensure the proper operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, coolers, and freezers that preserve the quality of stocked food. The team is dedicated to maintaining the cold chain and supporting facility services through preventive maintenance, repairs, and compliance with safety standards. Collaborating closely with management and business partners, the team continuously works to improve system performance and uphold operational excellence across multiple locations.

What you'll do:

• Complete and submit required documentation such as expense vouchers, refrigerant logs, and work orders to senior leadership.
• Assist in gathering capital expenditure lists and develop scopes of work for HVAC/R and energy management system updates.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on HVAC/R equipment under supervision, following established policies and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management, coworkers, and business partners to identify priorities, communicate progress, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA guidelines while maintaining company vehicles and coordinating necessary maintenance.
• Support cost control by conducting price comparisons and submitting warranty claims.

What you'll bring:

• Experience performing HVAC/R maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting in compliance with safety regulations.
• Ability to develop scopes of work and assist with capital expenditure documentation.
• Proficiency in completing and submitting required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with management, coworkers, and business partners.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
• Capability to operate and maintain company vehicles following policies and safety standards.
• Adaptability to learn from feedback and support continuous improvement initiatives.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The hourly wage range for this position is $26.00 - $51.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications...

• Hold and maintain Universal or Type I and Type II Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Option 1: 1 year's experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
• Option 2: 2 years' Walmart store experience.
• EPA 608 Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Commercial driving record with no convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI within the last five (5) years.
• Commercial driving record with no more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications...

• Experience in mechanical maintenance or construction-related area for commercial HVAC/R and building controls.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Primary Location...

1815 DECATUR PIKE, ATHENS, TN 37303-4932, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.