Specialty Equipment (Food Technician)

Intellisource Colorado • Dearborn, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a Specialty Equipment (Food Technician) to perform routine maintenance that supports the safety, functionality, and appearance of Walmart stores, equipment, and fixtures. The role works under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager and follows established maintenance schedules and guidelines to inspect, clean, diagnose, and repair facilities and equipment.

The technician services commercial food equipment and grease and oil systems, using skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material handling equipment maintenance. The role also supports store associates by providing equipment-care training, responding to reactive work orders and emergency maintenance calls, and maintaining accurate repair documentation. Success includes safe, reliable equipment, effective preventative maintenance, strong customer service, and awareness of cross-contamination risks in food production areas.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification and 1 year of experience, or 2 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.
• 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 preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ability 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 a 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.
• 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.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform inspections, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Train store associates on equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training to operate equipment and tools safely.
• Maintain accurate and timely work orders and maintenance logs.
• Support food safety by understanding and limiting cross-contamination risks in food production areas.

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus incentives.
• 10% Walmart discount.
• Accruing paid time off.
• Health, vision, dental, and life benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Eligible to participate in the Associate Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free college through Live Better U for eligible full-time and part-time field associates.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for select locations.
• Additional bonus may be available and will be disclosed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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