Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services - US

Walmart • Houston, TX

13d • $23 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services supervises associates and oversees landscape management and exterior facility maintenance. The role assigns work, communicates goals, gives feedback, monitors performance, supports hiring and development, and ensures associates follow company policies, procedures, safety practices, and applicable regulations. It maintains the quality, safety, readiness, and documentation of equipment, tools, supplies, and work processes.

The position applies horticultural methods to manage garden beds, containers, landscape plants, and broader landscape needs. Duties include mowing, weed management, leaf removal, planting, pruning, and addressing pest and disease issues through chemical applications. It also performs seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice removal and winter preparedness. The role uses technology to complete work orders and maintain records, operates heavy machinery and powered equipment, and communicates with facility users to resolve service issues.

The technician evaluates replacement and upgrade needs, identifies sustainable improvements and opportunities to reduce operating costs, coordinates equipment standardization, and sources tools and equipment. The role develops project cost estimates and budgets, approves and verifies purchases, and ensures completed work meets quality and safety requirements. It also maintains and safely operates assigned vehicles, coordinates vehicle maintenance, handles related documentation and invoices, and follows vehicle security and parking protocols.

The role leads and participates in teams, coordinates assignments, supports and mentors associates, helps implement business processes, and promotes Walmart policies, ethics, integrity, and values. The listed primary location is 13484 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040-6007.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a DOT physical during pre-hire contingency and maintain a medical certification (MEC) card valid for at least 90 days.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• No DUI, DWI, or OUI convictions, or reckless-driving convictions involving alcohol or drugs, within the last three years.
• If driving a commercial motor vehicle, no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• If operating a commercial motor vehicle, no serious traffic violations as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations within the last three years.
• If operating a commercial motor vehicle, no preventable accidents as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations within the last three years.
• Ability to read and speak English, as required by section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Two years of experience in the landscaping or gardening industry.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in horticulture or a related area.
• Certified nursery and/or landscape professional.
• Experience as a landscaping or gardening crew leader or supervisor.
• Experience using intermediate-level word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• State or local licensing where required, such as in Florida, Texas, or California.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates by assigning duties, communicating goals, providing feedback and follow-up, and monitoring performance.
• Support hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, job shadowing, technician certification, and associate evaluation.
• Maintain quality and safety standards and ensure equipment, tools, and supplies are available and in proper working order.
• Train associates on Logistics and company policies and procedures, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• Assign and support work activities in compliance with external rules and regulations, including OSHA, Hazardous Waste, NFPA, Storm Water, and DOT requirements.
• Manage assigned landscape areas using horticultural methods; maintain garden beds, containers, and landscape plants.
• Use phones, tablets, laptops, and other technology to complete work orders and maintain records, logs, and documentation.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, managing weeds, raking leaves, planting, and pruning.
• Identify and address pest and disease issues through chemical applications.
• Operate heavy machinery and powered equipment and perform pre-operation checks and post-operation inspections.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice management, operating snow-removal equipment, applying de-icing materials, clearing walkways and drives, and supporting winter preparedness and response.
• Communicate with facility users, provide customer service, and resolve customer problems and complaints.
• Maintain work environments according to Walmart policies and procedures.
• Evaluate replacement needs for landscaping materials and plants, implement sustainable facility upgrades, and identify ways to lower operating costs.
• Coordinate with Home Office support to standardize equipment and reduce on-hand stock; source tools and equipment for repairs.
• Prepare and execute budgets, develop project cost estimates, approve purchases, provide purchase-related technical assistance, and verify receipt and acceptance of purchases.
• Maintain vehicles in working mechanical and clean condition, arrange required maintenance, and ensure alternate driving support is arranged when needed.
• Safely operate motor vehicles; check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; and ensure required vehicle documents are present.
• Submit maintenance invoices for payment and verify vehicle insurance coverage and validity.
• Wear the company uniform and badge according to company policies and procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or hazards and take corrective action or escalate as needed.
• Lock vehicles when not in use, store keys according to protocol, keep vehicles available for inspection or reassignment, and park assigned vehicles at designated Walmart locations.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, supporting work quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate and promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, and assist management in correcting ethical or compliance issues.
• Model Walmart values by respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• 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.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education program, with tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible associates.

What This Job Offers

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