Specialty Equipment (Food Technician)

Intellisource Colorado • Antioch, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a Specialty Equipment (Food Technician) to maintain and repair facilities, equipment, and assets at local retail stores. Under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager, the technician performs scheduled and reactive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and repairs to help ensure equipment is safe, functional, and well maintained. The role services commercial food equipment and grease and oil systems, using skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material handling equipment maintenance.

The technician uses a work order management system to receive and document repair requests, responds promptly to emergency maintenance calls, diagnoses equipment problems, and completes required safety training. The role also includes training Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning, and limiting cross-contamination risks in food production areas. Candidates must meet the stated age, education, physical, driving-record, and trade-experience requirements.

The position is full-time, with a stated salary range of $45,760–$83,200. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is currently offered for select locations, and an additional bonus may be available. Walmart lists health, vision, dental, and life benefits; paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; a 10% Walmart discount; and access to the Associate Stock Purchase Plan. Full-time and part-time field associates are eligible for the Live Better U education benefit.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification and one year of experience, or two years of total work experience, in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related trade.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to move up and down ladders frequently and work at heights frequently.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in various temperatures.
• Must maintain an excellent driving record.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing commercial food equipment.
• Ability to develop and follow maintenance schedules.
• Capability to train Store Associates on equipment care and cleaning.
• Competence in managing work orders and maintenance logs.
• Clear, transparent, and respectful communication.
• Ability to handle changing and competing demands.
• Strong collaborative skills and belief in Servant Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Walmart facilities, equipment, and assets using multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment maintenance.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete maintenance and repair jobs.
• Follow maintenance schedules and guidelines, including performing preventative maintenance, cleaning, and inspections.
• Use the work order management system to receive reactive repair work orders and document repair activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.
• Inspect, operate, or test facilities, equipment, and fixtures to diagnose issues.
• Train Store Associates on equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training for safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Maintain accurate and timely work orders and maintenance logs.
• Help limit the risk of cross-contamination in food production areas.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus for select locations.
• Eligible for bonus incentive; additional bonus may be available and disclosed during the interview process.
• 10% Walmart discount.
• Paid time off that accrues.
• Health, vision, dental, and life benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Eligible to participate in the Associate Stock Purchase Plan.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible field associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED