(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • Cicero, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment role maintains the operational integrity and efficiency of food equipment in Walmart stores. The technician performs routine maintenance, inspections, cleaning, diagnostics, and repairs to support the safety and functionality of store equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager, following established maintenance schedules and guidelines.

The role services commercial food equipment such as 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, as well as grease and oil systems. It uses multiple trade skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment maintenance, and food equipment maintenance. The technician responds to work orders and emergency maintenance calls, documents repair activity, and trains Store Associates in equipment care and cleaning. The work supports store safety, food safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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 stated minimum qualification options: vocational or technical certification and two years of experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area; or four years of experience in those areas.
• Commercial driving record with no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions in 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.
• Ability to diagnose and repair commercial food equipment.
• Ability to develop and adhere to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ability to manage work orders and maintenance logs.
• Clear, transparent, and respectful communication and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing and competing demands and collaborate effectively.

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 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 multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment maintenance.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, testing, diagnosis, and repairs on facilities, equipment, and fixtures.
• Follow established maintenance schedules and guidelines and perform preventative maintenance.
• Use the work order management system to receive reactive repair work orders and document repair activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.
• Train Store Associates on equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training for the safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Maintain accurate and timely work orders and maintenance logs.
• Help ensure equipment safety, functionality, and food safety, including limiting cross-contamination risks in food production areas.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete maintenance jobs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Sign-on bonus for select locations.
• Bonus incentive eligibility.
• 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.
• Free college through Live Better University for eligible full-time and part-time field associates; tuition, books, and fees are paid by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

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