(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • Cicero, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a Facility Services Technician specializing in food equipment to maintain the operational integrity and efficiency of equipment in Walmart stores. The role involves performing routine maintenance, inspections, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain the safety and functionality of facilities, equipment, and fixtures. The technician follows established maintenance schedules and guidelines and works under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager.

The position services commercial food equipment, including combi ovens, deli slicers, meat cutters, fryers, hot cases, ice makers, pizza and rotisserie ovens, bakery ovens, and related equipment, as well as grease and oil systems. The technician uses multiple trade skills, responds to reactive work orders and emergency maintenance calls, and documents repair activities in the work order management system. The role also includes training Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning, communicating respectfully with store teams, and supporting food safety by limiting cross-contamination risks.

Success in the role includes effective preventative maintenance and timely repairs, safe and functional equipment, accurate documentation, well-trained associates, and strong customer service and store operations. The position requires physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent ladder use and work at heights, prolonged sitting or standing, and working in various temperatures. The job is based at the Walmart location listed in Cicero, Illinois.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 one of those areas.
• License in a related trade in the city and/or state where the job is located.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Commercial driving record with no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions within the last five years.
• Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
• No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
• 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 and work in various temperatures.
• Ability to diagnose and repair commercial food equipment, maintain schedules, manage work orders and logs, communicate clearly and respectfully, adapt to changing demands, and work collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Walmart facilities, equipment, and assets using skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues by inspecting, operating, or testing facilities, equipment, and fixtures.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform preventative maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and repairs.
• Use the work order management system to receive reactive repair work orders and document repair activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.
• Complete all required training to operate equipment and tools safely.
• Train Store Associates on equipment care and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate and timely work orders and maintenance logs.
• Support food safety by understanding and limiting cross-contamination risks in food production areas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Sign-on bonus available for select locations.
• Eligible for bonus incentive.
• Walmart discount.
• Accruing paid time off.
• Health, vision, dental, and life benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Eligibility to participate in the Associate Stock Purchase Plan.
• Walmart-paid education through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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