Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services-DOT

Walmart•Bastrop, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the operation of a department, performing additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned or necessary. The position requires adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity, utilizing the Open Door Policy and assisting management with ethical and compliance issues. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is crucial, along with performing work according to Walmart Exterior Service guidance, safety policy, and environmental guidelines. The role involves controlling company costs through price comparisons, submitting warranty claims, and completing various forms for management. Leadership of third-party providers includes fostering professional growth and development, coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and developing quality assurance inspections. Customer service is key, involving communication with facility users to meet event needs, assessing and resolving customer problems and complaints, and ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy work environment. The position also involves evaluating and implementing upgrades for facility sustainability, exploring cost-saving improvements, and coordinating with Home Office support for equipment standardization. Sourcing tool and equipment purchases for repairs and ensuring completed work meets quality and safety requirements are also responsibilities. The role requires preparing and executing budgets, approving purchases, and providing technical assistance. Gathering capital expenditures lists and developing scopes of work for asset updates, including landscaping, snow events, case cleaning, and shopping cart maintenance, are part of the duties. Seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice management, is a significant responsibility, requiring operation of snow removal equipment, application of de-icing materials, and clearing walkways and exterior areas. Vehicle maintenance, including basic mechanical upkeep, cleanliness, coordinating maintenance appointments, and ensuring vehicles have required documents and insurance, is also included. The role mandates wearing company uniform and badge, operating and inspecting heavy machinery and powered equipment safely, performing pre-operation and post-operation safety checks, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, and properly parking and securing vehicles. The position also emphasizes respecting individuals by embracing differences, creating a culture of belonging, and helping associates thrive. It involves working as a team, building trusting relationships, and communicating effectively. Strengthening the team through helping, developing, and mentoring others, and recognizing contributions are important. Acting with integrity by maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and holding oneself and others accountable is expected. Serving customers by putting them first and making decisions based on reliable information, while balancing priorities and considering the impact of one's work, is essential. Striving for excellence involves displaying curiosity, taking calculated risks, and demonstrating courage and resilience, as well as driving continuous improvement and supporting others through change.

Requirements

21 years of age or older.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
No convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs within the last three (3) years.
No more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years, if driving a commercial motor vehicle.
No serious traffic violations (as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) in the last three (3) years, if operating a commercial motor vehicle.
No preventable accidents (as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) in the last three (3) years, if operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Successful completion of a DOT physical and medical certification pre-hire.
As required by section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, ability to read and speak in the English language.
2 years’ experience in the landscaping/gardening industry.

Nice To Haves

Able to successfully complete a DOT physical and secure medical certification during pre-hire contingency and be able to maintain a minimum of a 90 day Medical Examiner’s Certification (MEC) card.
Associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maintenance, Construction Management, or related area.
Experience in third-party management.
Experience using intermediate level functionality of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish.
State/local licensing where required (for example, Florida, Texas, California, etc).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation of a department.
Performs additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.
Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines.
Controls company costs by conducting price comparisons of parts, equipment, and travel-related costs.
Submits warranty claims.
Completes and submits forms (for example, expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders) to Regional Managers and Home Office associates.
Leads third-party providers by fostering a climate for professional growth and development.
Coaches and conducts performance evaluations.
Develops and directs quality assurance inspections.
Troubleshoots and provides customer service by communicating with facility users to ensure meeting of event needs.
Assesses and resolves customer problems and complaints.
Ensures a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for associates.
Evaluates current and future replacement needs (for example, mulch, rock, trees, shrubs, sod replacement).
Implements upgrades to convert the facility into a sustainable unit.
Explores potential improvements to lower operating costs.
Coordinates with Home Office support to standardize equipment and reduce on-hand stock.
Sources tool and equipment purchases to perform repairs.
Ensures completed work meets quality and safety requirements.
Prepares and executes budgets by developing cost estimates on requested and planned projects.
Approves purchases of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Provides technical assistance and consultation to facilitate purchases.
Verifies purchase receipt and acceptance.
Gathers capital expenditures lists and develops scopes of work to update existing assets in assigned facilities, including landscaping, snow events (pre-salt or pushing snow), case cleaning on a seasonal schedule, shopping cart PM and service on a seasonal schedule.
Identifies other issues related to regular service.
Performs seasonal exterior maintenance activities, including snow and ice management, by operating snow removal equipment, applying de?icing materials, clearing walkways, drives, and exterior areas, and supporting winter preparedness and response activities to maintain safe facility conditions.
Maintains vehicles in working mechanical (basic maintenance) and cleanliness condition.
Coordinates and takes vehicles for required maintenance, ensuring beforehand that alternate driving support is arranged.
Safely operates motor vehicles and ensures vehicles have all the required documents.
Checks fuel and water levels, brake condition, signals, and lights.
Submits maintenance invoices for payment.
Verifies the coverage and validity of vehicle insurance.
Wears company uniform and badge according to company policies and procedures.
Operates, inspects, and maneuvers heavy machinery and powered equipment (for example, forklifts, material handling equipment, industrial machines, shop equipment, vehicles) in accordance with training, certification requirements, and safety procedures.
Performs pre-operation safety checks and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with applicable standards.
Identifies unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or potential hazards and takes appropriate corrective action or escalates as required.
When not in use, ensure vehicles are properly locked, keys are stored per protocol, and vehicles are available for inspection or reassignment as needed.
Parks all assigned work vehicles at the designated Walmart parking location(s) as outlined by Walmart policies.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.