Senior Technician, Refrigeration/HVAC - job 1 of 2

To qualify for the Senior Technician, Refrigeration/HVAC role at Walmart, you need a minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial refrigeration HVAC maintenance. Alternatively, if you have 8 years of experience, you can qualify with an Associate's degree in A/C and Refrigeration along with a Universal EPA Certification.

As a Senior Technician in Refrigeration/HVAC at Walmart, your main duties will involve maintaining and repairing the refrigeration HVAC equipment, managing work orders, providing emergency maintenance responses, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You’ll also conduct inspections and operate various tools to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.

Absolutely! At Walmart, we encourage continuous growth and development. As a Senior Technician, you'll have access to world-class training programs and educational benefits that promote career advancement, allowing you to pursue higher roles within the company.

A Senior Technician, Refrigeration/HVAC at Walmart will utilize various tools, including hand tools, power tools, and advanced digital tools to diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems. Familiarity with work order management systems is also important to track and document repair activities effectively.

As a Senior Technician, you can expect a competitive compensation package that includes health plans, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life insurance, and even educational benefits under the Live Better U program. Walmart prioritizes the well-being of its employees, offering a range of perks to ensure a positive work-life balance.

When answering this question, detail your hands-on experience with commercial refrigeration systems, including the types of systems you've worked on and specific challenges you've faced. Highlight how you diagnosed and resolved issues, and share any innovative solutions you implemented.

Emphasize your adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and internal safety policies of previous employers. Discuss specific safety measures you take, such as using personal protective equipment and conducting risk assessments.

Share a specific example of a challenging repair, detailing the problem, your diagnosis process, the steps you took to resolve it, and the successful outcome. This demonstrates not only your technical skills but also your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss the professional development avenues you pursue, such as attending training sessions, reading relevant publications, or participating in industry conferences. Impress upon the interviewer your commitment to staying current in an evolving field.

Explain that emergency repairs are typically handled on a priority basis based on urgency and potential impact on operations. Detail your experience with prioritizing tasks efficiently while managing time effectively to ensure minimal downtime.

List the common tools used in HVAC work, such as pressure gauges, multimeters, and refrigerant recovery machines. Explain the importance of each tool for diagnosing and repairing equipment efficiently.

Discuss your familiarity with EPA regulations and Walmart’s internal policies. Highlight how you’ve practiced compliance in past roles, such as completing necessary documentation and following established protocols during repairs.

Reflect on the satisfaction of solving complex problems and the impact of your work on customer satisfaction and store operations. Discuss how contributing to a team and mentoring others in the field brings you joy.

Provide examples of your approach to preventive maintenance, discussing specific programs you've implemented or followed. Touch on the importance of preventive measures in extending the life of HVAC systems.

Detail your systematic approach, starting with gathering information from users, followed by inspecting the system, using diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting potential causes. Emphasize a methodical approach to ensure thorough diagnostics.