Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment, is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on food equipment, facilities, and fixtures to ensure operational efficiency and safety. This role requires diagnosing issues, utilizing multiple craft skills, and managing maintenance schedules and work orders. The technician ensures compliance with safety regulations and company standards while coordinating with contractors and supporting emergency response efforts. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to established procedures are essential to maintaining a safe and functional environment that supports business continuity. The team is committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and detailed inspections. Leveraging expertise in HVAC controls and refrigeration systems, team members collaborate to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity. They manage resources effectively while upholding quality and safety standards. Focused on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, the team supports business goals by delivering dependable facility performance and sustaining an environment that enables smooth daily operations. Their proactive approach ensures facilities and equipment consistently meet operational and safety requirements.

Requirements

Proven experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on food equipment and facility systems.
Proficiency in multiple craft skills including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material handling equipment.
Ability to diagnose equipment issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
Skilled in operating hand tools, power tools, heavy machinery, and powered equipment safely and effectively.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations to ensure compliance and safe work environments.
Experience managing work orders, maintenance schedules, and coordinating with contractors.
Effective documentation skills for repair activities, cost tracking, and warranty claims.
Ability to respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and participate in on-call rotations.
Vocational or technical certification and 2 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
4 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
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 convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI within the last five (5) years.
Commercial driving record with no more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on food equipment, facilities, and fixtures following established schedules and guidelines.
Inspect, clean, and diagnose equipment issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and specialized tools.
Conduct major and minor repairs across multiple crafts including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
Manage work orders, maintenance logs, and contractor coordination while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and participate in on-call rotations to support critical business needs.
Operate and maintain heavy machinery and company vehicles in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
Document repair activities, track parts orders, and submit related expense reports and warranty claims.