(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • New Haven, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a General Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair food equipment and other facilities, equipment, and assets at Walmart stores. Working under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager, the technician follows maintenance schedules and guidelines and conducts inspections, cleaning, diagnosis, and repairs to support safe, functional, and efficient store operations.

The role focuses on commercial food equipment, including combi ovens, deli slicers, automatic meat cutters, fryers, hot cases, ice makers, pizza and rotisserie ovens, thermoglazers, donut cases, four-bowl warmers, bakery ovens, bread slicers, and tortilla makers. It also involves grease and oil systems such as oil/water separators and used cooking oil tanks. Work may use plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material-handling equipment, and other maintenance skills.

The technician responds to reactive repair work orders and emergency maintenance calls, records work in the work-order management system, and trains Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning. Success includes timely repairs and preventive maintenance, safe and properly functioning equipment, accurate documentation, effective communication and customer service, and attention to food safety and cross-contamination risks.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Able to move up and down ladders frequently and work at heights frequently.
• Comfortable sitting or standing for long periods and working in various temperatures.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record report.
• Related trade license in the city and/or state where the job is located.
• Meet one of the listed experience paths: vocational or technical certification and 2 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, material-handling equipment, or a related area; or 4 years of experience in those areas.
• Commercial driving record with no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions within the last five years; no more than two moving violations in the last three years; no preventable commercial motor vehicle accidents in the last three years; and no serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Walmart facilities, equipment, and assets using multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material-handling equipment, and food-equipment maintenance.
• Follow established maintenance schedules and guidelines; inspect, clean, operate, or test facilities, equipment, and fixtures to diagnose issues.
• Respond to reactive repair work orders through the work-order management system and document repair activities.
• Provide prompt responses to emergency maintenance calls.
• Train Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training to operate equipment and tools safely.
• Communicate clearly, transparently, and respectfully with store associates and provide customer service.
• Support food safety by understanding and limiting cross-contamination risks in food production areas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Sign-on bonus for select locations.
• Bonus incentive eligibility.
• Walmart discount.
• Paid time off that accrues.
• Health, vision, dental, and life benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Eligibility to participate in the Associate Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free college through Live Better University for eligible full-time and part-time field associates; the program includes tuition, books, and fees for covered education.

What This Job Offers

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