Walmart Virtual Hiring Event - General Facility Maintenance Technicians & Food Equipment Maintenance Technicians

September 16, 2026

Company Description

Walmart is hiring General Facility Maintenance Technicians & Food Equipment Maintenance Technicians!

Join us on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for our Virtual Hiring Event starting at 11:00 AM Central Time.

To learn more about this opportunity, register thru this link:

Virtual Hiring Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time
Place: ONLINE! You can attend from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer!
Registration Link:

Job Description

General Maintenance Technicians keep Walmart facilities safe, efficient, and ready by doing hands on repairs and preventive maintenance. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, and food equipment systems, using your skills and judgment to solve issues independently across assigned locations.

Qualifications

Is this for you?

General Facility Maintenance Technician:

1–3 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, or commercial facilities maintenance for technician role.
Skilled at diagnosing issues, troubleshooting systems, and completing repairs independently
Comfortable working with electrical panels, plumbing systems, motors, controls, and mechanical equipment
Takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and doing the job right the first time
Able to read schematics, follow preventive maintenance schedules, and document completed work
Have a driver’s license or willing to get one, plus required certifications

Food Equipment Maintenance Technician:

1 - 3+ years of experience in commercial food service equipment repair with Combi ovens, deli slicers, auto meat cutters, fryers, hot cases, ice makers, pizza ovens, rotisserie ovens, thermoglazers, donut cases, four bowl warmers, bakery ovens, bread slicers, tortilla makers, and grease/oil systems.
Skilled at diagnosing issues, troubleshooting systems, and completing repairs independently
Comfortable working with electrical panels, plumbing systems, motors, controls, and mechanical equipment
Takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and doing the job right the first time
Able to read schematics, follow preventive maintenance schedules, and document completed work
Have a driver’s license or willing to get one, plus required certifications

Additional Information

Schedule

Monday to Friday Some nights and weekend work will be required based on business needs

Wage & Benefits

Pay on job posting and bonus eligible (up to 5% annual incentive based on performance)

10% associate discount
PTO that accrues
Health, vision, dental, life insurance
401(k) with company match
Stock Purchase Plan eligible
Free college through Live Better U

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