Specialty Equipment (Food Technician)

Intellisource Colorado • Battle Creek, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a Specialty Equipment (Food Technician) to maintain and repair facilities, equipment, and fixtures at local retail stores. Working under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager, the technician follows maintenance schedules and guidelines, inspects and cleans equipment, diagnoses problems, and completes repairs. The role focuses on commercial food equipment and related grease and oil systems, while also using skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and material handling equipment maintenance.

The technician responds to reactive work orders and emergency maintenance calls, documents repair activities, and trains Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning. The position also requires safe operation of tools and equipment, attention to food safety and cross-contamination risks, and respectful communication with store associates and customers. This is a full-time role with a stated salary range of $45,760–$83,200; a $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for select locations, and an additional bonus may be offered.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and cleaning according to established schedules and guidelines.
• Train Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training to operate tools and equipment 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 incentive; additional bonus availability will be disclosed during the interview process.
• 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 University, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language, and short-form certificates; Walmart pays tuition, books, and fees.
• A $2,000 sign-on bonus is currently offered for select locations.

What This Job Offers

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