Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services - US

Walmart•Valdosta, GA

1d•$23 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services supervises associates and oversees landscaping, grounds maintenance, seasonal exterior services, equipment, vehicles, purchasing, and project budgets. The role assigns work, communicates goals, monitors performance, trains and evaluates associates, and supports hiring, promotion, coaching, and technician certification. It ensures that tools, supplies, and equipment are available and in proper working order, and that associates follow company procedures and applicable external rules and regulations, including OSHA, hazardous-waste, NFPA, storm-water, and DOT requirements. The position serves as an expert in landscape management, using horticultural methods to maintain garden beds, containers, and landscape plants. Duties include mowing, weed management, leaf cleanup, planting, pruning, and addressing pest and disease issues through chemical applications. The technician uses technology to complete work orders and maintain records, operates heavy machinery and powered equipment, communicates with facility users, and resolves customer concerns. Seasonal responsibilities include snow and ice management, operating removal equipment, applying de-icing materials, and clearing walkways, drives, and exterior areas. The role evaluates replacement needs and facility improvements, including sustainable upgrades and opportunities to reduce operating costs. It coordinates with Home Office support to standardize equipment and reduce inventory, sources tools and equipment, prepares project cost estimates, develops and executes budgets, approves purchases, and verifies receipt and acceptance of purchases. It also maintains and safely operates assigned vehicles, coordinates vehicle maintenance, checks vehicle condition and required documents, submits maintenance invoices, verifies insurance, and follows vehicle security and parking protocols. Equipment operation includes pre-operation checks, post-operation inspections, and responding to hazards or malfunctions. The position also leads teams, coordinates work, develops and improves processes, supports ethical and policy compliance, and models Walmart's stated values.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the landscaping or gardening industry.
Ability to successfully complete a DOT physical during pre-hire contingency and maintain a medical examiner's certification 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 in the last three years.
If operating a commercial motor vehicle, no preventable accidents as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in 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.

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 with intermediate functionality in 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, monitoring performance, and participating in hiring, promotion, coaching, training, job shadowing, certification, and evaluation.
Maintain quality and safety standards by ensuring equipment, tools, and supplies are available and in proper working order, and by training associates on and monitoring compliance with company procedures.
Assign and support work 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; and keep work orders, records, logs, and supporting documentation.
Perform landscaping work such as mowing, weed management, raking leaves, planting, pruning, and treating pest and disease issues with chemical applications.
Operate heavy machinery and powered equipment; perform safety checks and inspections; identify hazards or malfunctions and take corrective action or escalate them.
Provide customer service to facility users and resolve problems and complaints; maintain work environments according to Walmart policies and procedures.
Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice removal, de-icing, and clearing walkways, drives, and exterior areas.
Evaluate replacement needs and implement sustainable facility upgrades and cost-saving improvements; coordinate equipment standardization and inventory reduction with Home Office support.
Source tools and equipment, prepare cost estimates, execute budgets, approve purchases, provide purchasing consultation, and verify receipt and acceptance of purchases.
Maintain, inspect, and safely operate vehicles; arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support; check vehicle condition and documents; submit maintenance invoices; verify insurance; and follow vehicle security and parking protocols.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Develop and implement processes and practices with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; monitor results and identify improvement opportunities.
Demonstrate and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards, including helping management address 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 that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefits, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.