Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services-DOT

Walmart•Valdosta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating a department and completing related duties as assigned. The Technician supports compliance with company policies, ethics standards, OSHA and EPA requirements, and Walmart exterior-service safety and environmental guidelines. The role controls costs, submits warranty claims and operational paperwork, supports budgets and purchases, and coordinates with Home Office and Regional Managers. It also leads third-party providers, coaches and evaluates performance, conducts quality assurance inspections, and helps resolve facility users’ concerns. The position maintains facility exteriors and supports planned and seasonal work, including landscaping, replacement of exterior materials and plantings, snow and ice management, case cleaning, and shopping-cart preventive maintenance and service. It identifies facility issues and improvement opportunities, develops scopes of work and cost estimates, sources equipment and supplies, and verifies that completed work meets quality and safety requirements. The role uses heavy machinery and powered equipment, performs required inspections, and responds to unsafe conditions or malfunctions. The Technician maintains and safely operates assigned vehicles, checks vehicle condition and required documentation, coordinates required maintenance, submits related invoices, and follows Walmart rules for vehicle parking, security, and key storage. The role also demonstrates Walmart’s values through teamwork, respectful communication, integrity, customer service, mentoring, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
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.
Successful completion of a DOT physical and medical certification before hire.
Ability to read and speak English, as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Two years of experience in the landscaping or gardening industry.

Nice To Haves

Ability to successfully complete a DOT physical and obtain medical certification during pre-hire contingency, and maintain a minimum 90-day Medical Examiner’s Certification card.
Associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maintenance, Construction Management, or a related area.
Experience managing third-party providers.
Intermediate-level experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in speaking and understanding Spanish.
State or local licensing where required.

Responsibilities

Operate a department and perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned or necessary.
Follow company policies, procedures, ethics standards, OSHA and EPA regulations, and Walmart exterior-service safety and environmental guidance.
Control costs by comparing prices for parts, equipment, and travel; submit warranty claims and required forms and reports.
Lead third-party providers, support their professional development, coach and conduct performance evaluations, and develop and direct quality assurance inspections.
Communicate with facility users, troubleshoot service issues, and assess and resolve customer problems and complaints.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for associates.
Evaluate replacement needs for exterior materials and plantings, implement upgrades to support sustainable facilities, and identify opportunities 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 technical assistance, and verify receipt and acceptance of purchases.
Gather capital expenditure lists and develop scopes of work for facility assets and services, including landscaping, snow events, seasonal case cleaning, and shopping-cart preventive maintenance and service.
Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice management; operate snow-removal equipment, apply de-icing materials, and clear walkways, drives, and exterior areas.
Operate, inspect, and maneuver heavy machinery and powered equipment in accordance with training, certification requirements, and safety procedures.
Perform pre-operation and post-operation equipment inspections; identify hazards and malfunctions and take corrective action or escalate them as appropriate.
Maintain assigned vehicles in working mechanical and clean condition; arrange required maintenance and alternate driving support when needed.
Safely operate motor vehicles; check fuel and water levels, brakes, signals, and lights; ensure required documents and valid insurance coverage; and submit maintenance invoices for payment.
Secure and park vehicles according to Walmart policy, including locking vehicles, storing keys per protocol, and making vehicles available for inspection or reassignment.
Wear the company uniform and badge as required.
Complete work priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; communicate progress; and adapt to change and feedback.
Model Walmart values by respecting individuals, building trusting relationships, mentoring others, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and supporting continuous improvement.

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, jury duty, and 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, subject to classification and length of employment.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.