Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

Walmart•Hewitt, TX

8d•$19 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the operation of a department, performing additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary. The position involves preparing and executing budgets, approving purchases, and providing technical assistance. It requires managing internal scheduled projects, developing workforce needs, and ensuring project completion. The role also mandates modeling compliance with company policies, supporting company standards of ethics and integrity, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Cost control through price comparisons and warranty claims is essential. The technician will also lead third-party providers, troubleshoot customer issues, and maintain exterior facilities, including landscaping and seasonal maintenance. General maintenance, snow and ice management, vehicle maintenance, and safe operation of heavy machinery are key responsibilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and upholding Walmart's values.

Requirements

2 years' experience in the landscaping/gardening industry.
Valid state-issued driver's license

Nice To Haves

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).
State/local licensing where required (for example, Florida, Texas, California).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation of a department.
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 receipt and acceptance of purchases.
Manages internal scheduled projects by determining work assignment priority.
Plans work assignments.
Develops and maintains workforce needs.
Creates punch lists to document discrepancies.
Ensures the completion of projects and assignments.
Sources, verifies, and approves material requisitions.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity.
Ensures compliance 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 expenditures.
Submits warranty claims.
Completes and submits forms (for example, expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders) to appropriate leadership and Home Office associates.
Leads third-party providers by coaching and conducting performance evaluations.
Develops and directs quality assurance inspections.
Troubleshoots and provides customer service by communicating with facility users.
Assesses and resolves customer problems and complaints.
Ensures work environments are maintained according to Walmart policies and procedures.
Evaluates current and future landscaping replacement needs (for example, mulch, rock, trees, shrubs, sod).
Implements upgrades to convert facilities into sustainable units.
Assesses potential improvements to lower operating costs.
Coordinates with Home Office support to standardize equipment and reduce on-hand stock.
Sources tools and equipment to perform repairs.
Ensures completed work meets quality and safety requirements.
Performs seasonal exterior maintenance activities, interior case cleaning on a seasonal schedule, and shopping cart PM and service on a seasonal schedule.
Identifies other issues related to regular service.
Performs general maintenance, 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.
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 insurance
Vision insurance
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
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 (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.)