Journeyman Plumber, Facility Services

Walmart • Ruston, LA

5d • $33 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Plumber assists in facility operations and performs preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and repairs on facilities, equipment, and fixtures. The role carries out major and minor repairs using multiple craft skills, diagnoses issues with tools and reference materials, responds to emergency calls, and documents maintenance and repair work. It also manages work orders, maintenance schedules, contractors, parts, purchases, and warranty claims while ensuring work meets applicable regulations and Walmart quality and safety standards.

The position supports a safe work environment by following safety procedures, maintaining tools and assigned equipment, operating vehicles and heavy machinery safely, and identifying or escalating hazards and deficiencies. It coordinates with managers, coworkers, customers, contractors, and other business partners, and leads or participates in teams to complete work assignments and improve processes. The role also includes an on-call rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks to support business-critical needs outside standard business hours, vehicle upkeep and documentation, and wearing a company uniform and badge.

The position is based at Walmart's facility in West Monroe, Louisiana. The hourly wage range is $33.00–$63.00, with possible premiums in specified circumstances. Walmart offers benefits that include medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off; parental and family care leave; disability coverage; company discounts; education benefits; and other benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• At least 2 years of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Licensed Journeyman Plumber or equivalent in good standing in the state of work.
• License in a related trade in the city and/or state of work.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a 2-year vocational or technical trade program.
• Experience using intermediate-level word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facility operations and perform other facility-related maintenance duties as assigned.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and repairs on facilities, equipment, or fixtures; document maintenance activities and identify repair or replacement needs.
• Perform major and minor repairs using multiple craft skills, diagnose issues using inspections, tests, blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, and document repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment, and respond promptly to emergency calls.
• Manage work orders, maintenance schedules, contractors, parts, replacement equipment, purchase records, warranty claims, and related documentation.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA and EPA guidelines and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; ensure contractors meet Walmart quality, safety, and contract requirements.
• Unload, store, and transport equipment between facilities; identify and report deficiencies.
• Follow safety procedures, respond to work orders, complete documentation, and coordinate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners.
• Maintain assigned equipment, tools, safety items, vehicles, trailers, and other items in proper working order and report safety violations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks, responding in a timely manner to incidents or requests outside standard business hours and supporting resolution or escalation.
• Maintain vehicles in basic mechanical and clean condition, coordinate required maintenance, and arrange alternate driving support as needed.
• Safely operate motor vehicles, keep required vehicle documents, and check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights.
• Submit maintenance invoices and verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
• Operate, inspect, and maneuver heavy machinery and powered equipment; conduct pre-operation checks and post-operation inspections, and address or escalate hazards and malfunctions.
• Wear the company uniform and badge according to company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in teams, coordinate work assignments, support others, and help achieve timelines and work quality.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate and support company policies, ethics, and integrity standards; use the Open Door Policy and assist management with addressing ethical and compliance issues.
• Model Walmart's stated values: Respect the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve our Customers and Members, and Strive for Excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and 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.
• PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible programs.
• Additional benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

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