Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • Newport News, VA

1d • $26 - $51

About The Position

The Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment performs preventive maintenance and repairs on food equipment, facilities, and fixtures. The role inspects, cleans, tests, and diagnoses equipment; documents wear, maintenance, and repair activity; identifies replacement needs; and uses manuals, blueprints, catalogs, and a range of tools and equipment to complete work. The technician responds to emergency calls and participates in an on-call rotation, including responding to incidents or requests outside standard business hours during assigned periods.

The position manages work orders, maintenance schedules, contractors, parts, and related records and costs. Duties include comparing prices, ordering and tracking parts and replacement equipment, recording purchases and usage, submitting expenses and warranty claims, and ensuring contractors meet company quality and safety requirements. The technician follows applicable OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local requirements.

The role also operates and inspects heavy machinery and powered equipment, performs safety checks, identifies hazards, and takes corrective action or escalates issues. It includes maintaining company vehicles, arranging their required maintenance, safely operating motor vehicles, checking vehicle condition and documentation, verifying insurance, and submitting maintenance invoices. The technician wears the company uniform and badge and leads and participates in teams, supports colleagues, and helps develop and improve work processes while modeling company policies, ethics, and values.

The hourly wage range is $26.00–$51.00. Additional premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. Walmart describes performance-based bonus awards and benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, company discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

• Option 1: Vocational or technical certification and 2 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a 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 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.

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

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on food equipment, facilities, and fixtures according to established schedules and guidelines.
• Inspect, clean, repair, and test equipment and fixtures; document wear and tear and determine replacement needs.
• Perform major and minor repairs using multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment skills.
• Diagnose issues, dismantle equipment or facilities to access defective parts, and use blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as needed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, hoists, heavy machinery, and other equipment; respond to emergency calls and document repairs.
• Manage work orders, maintenance schedules, and contractor records and communications.
• Compare parts and travel costs; order and track parts and replacement equipment; record purchases and usage; submit costs and warranty claims.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; ensure contractors follow company quality standards and safety requirements; report deficiencies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond promptly to incidents or requests during assigned periods outside standard business hours.
• Operate, inspect, and maneuver heavy machinery and powered equipment in accordance with training, certification requirements, and safety procedures.
• Perform pre-operation and post-operation equipment inspections, identify hazards or malfunctions, and take corrective action or escalate as needed.
• Maintain company vehicles, coordinate transportation for required maintenance, and arrange alternate driving support beforehand.
• Safely operate motor vehicles; check required documents, fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; verify insurance coverage and validity; submit maintenance invoices.
• Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, identifying customer needs and priorities, coordinating assignments, and supporting work quality and timelines.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with business partners, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Model and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including use of the Open Door Policy.
• Support an inclusive workplace, build relationships, communicate effectively, help develop and mentor others, and recognize colleagues’ contributions.
• Serve customers and members, make decisions using reliable information, balance priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement and adaptation to change.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, including sick leave
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed