Technician, Facility Services, Food Equipment

Walmart • Newport News, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs on food equipment, facilities, and fixtures. Uses multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment repair. Diagnoses issues by inspecting, operating, and testing equipment; accesses defective parts by dismantling equipment or facilities; and uses blueprints, manuals, catalogs, hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment as needed. Responds to emergency calls and documents repair activities.

Manages work orders, maintenance schedules, contractors, parts, replacement equipment, and related costs. Documents work and purchases, compares parts and travel costs, tracks orders and usage, submits costs and warranty claims, and coordinates contractors to meet company quality and safety standards. Complies with applicable OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local requirements.

Participates in an on-call rotation to support business-critical needs outside standard business hours, responding promptly and resolving or escalating issues. Operates and inspects heavy machinery, powered equipment, and motor vehicles in accordance with training, certifications, and safety procedures. Performs equipment safety checks, identifies hazards and malfunctions, maintains company vehicles, arranges required vehicle maintenance, verifies vehicle documentation and insurance, and submits maintenance invoices.

Leads and participates in teams, coordinates work assignments, supports others, and helps ensure work quality and timelines. Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to develop and improve processes. Models company policies, ethics, and values, and supports compliance and a respectful, inclusive workplace.

The position is based at 11214 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, Virginia. The hourly wage range is $26.00–$51.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Walmart states that it offers performance-based bonuses and benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical certification and 2 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or a related area; alternatively, 4 years of experience in one of these areas 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.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to business-critical needs outside standard business hours.
• Operate equipment and vehicles in accordance with applicable training, certification requirements, and safety procedures.

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, test, diagnose, and repair equipment and fixtures; document wear, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Determine replacement needs to reduce ongoing and future repairs.
• Perform major and minor repairs using multiple craft skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, and food equipment repair.
• Dismantle machines or facilities to access and remove defective parts, using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Respond to emergency calls and participate in an on-call rotation, responding to and resolving or escalating incidents outside standard business hours.
• Manage work orders, maintenance schedules, contractors, and associated written and electronic records.
• Compare parts and travel costs; order and track parts and replacement equipment; record purchases and usage; submit costs and warranty claims.
• Ensure contractors follow company quality standards and safety requirements, report deficiencies, and support safe operations.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operate, inspect, and maneuver heavy machinery and powered equipment; complete pre-operation and post-operation inspections and address or escalate hazards and malfunctions.
• Maintain company vehicles; coordinate and transport vehicles for required maintenance; ensure alternate driving support is arranged beforehand.
• Safely operate motor vehicles, maintain required vehicle documents, check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights, verify insurance coverage, and submit maintenance invoices.
• Wear the company uniform and badge in accordance with company policies.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, providing feedback and support, and helping ensure work quality and timelines.
• Collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to develop, communicate, implement, and improve processes and practices.
• Model and support company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity, including use of the Open Door Policy and assistance with addressing compliance issues.
• Support a respectful and inclusive workplace, develop and mentor others, serve customers and members, and pursue continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase benefit.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Performance-based bonus awards.
• Potential hourly premiums in specific circumstances.

What This Job Offers

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