(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • Naugatuck, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a facility services technician to maintain and repair food equipment and other facilities, equipment, and assets in its stores. The role involves routine maintenance, inspections, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs, following established maintenance schedules and guidelines. The technician works under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager and responds to reactive work orders and emergency maintenance calls.

Equipment serviced may include combi ovens, deli slicers, automatic meat cutters, fryers, hot cases, ice makers, pizza ovens, rotisserie ovens, thermoglazers, donut cases, four-bowl warmers, bakery ovens, bread slicers, tortilla makers, oil/water separators, and used cooking oil tanks. The work may use plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material-handling equipment maintenance skills. The technician also trains store associates in equipment care and cleaning, maintains accurate work orders and maintenance logs, and helps promote safe equipment operation and food safety, including reducing cross-contamination risks.

The position is based at a Walmart store in Naugatuck, Connecticut. It requires physical work that includes lifting up to 50 pounds, frequently using ladders and working at heights, sitting or standing for extended periods, and working in varying temperatures. A valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving records are required.

Requirements

• Must 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.
• Able 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.
• Either 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.
• Commercial driving record with no DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions in the past five years; no more than two moving violations in the past three years; no preventable commercial motor vehicle accidents in the past three years; and no serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the past three years.
• Ability to diagnose and repair commercial food equipment, perform preventive maintenance, manage work orders and maintenance logs, communicate respectfully, adapt to changing demands, and collaborate effectively.
• Commitment to Servant Leadership and strong customer service.

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, food equipment, and other assets using multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material-handling equipment maintenance.
• Follow maintenance schedules and guidelines; inspect, clean, operate, or test facilities, equipment, and fixtures to diagnose problems.
• 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 in equipment care and cleaning.
• Complete required training to operate equipment and tools safely.
• Support safe, functional equipment and food production practices, including limiting cross-contamination risks.
• Maintain accurate and timely work orders and maintenance logs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Sign-on bonus for select locations.
• Eligible for bonus incentive; an additional bonus is available and will be disclosed during the interview process.
• 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; Walmart pays tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs.

What This Job Offers

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