Master Plumber, Facility Services

Walmart Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Facilities Plumber to perform preventive maintenance, inspect and repair plumbing systems, and respond to service calls to keep plumbing and related infrastructure safe and functional.

The role requires diagnosing issues with blueprints and equipment, installing water lines and gas lines, coordinating with contractors, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring compliance with plumbing codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of facilities, equipment, or fixtures by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines.
• Inspects, cleans, and repairs facilities, equipment, or fixtures.
• Observes and documents signs of wear and tear.
• Gathers capital expense information.
• Recommends repair needs to eliminate ongoing and future repairs.
• Determines replacement needs.
• Documents preventive maintenance activities.
• Performs major and minor repairs on facilities, equipment, or fixtures by utilizing multiple craft skills (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, MHE, food equipment).
• Inspects, operates, or tests facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues.
• Dismantles equipment to access and remove defective parts.
• Diagnoses problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
• Utilizes hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment.
• Provides prompt response to emergency calls.
• Documents repair activities.
• Performs pressure tests to identify leaks.
• Installs water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and gas lines.
• Serves as a technical subject‑matter expert and lead for plumbing systems by analyzing complex plumbing issues.
• Designs and plans solutions for large‑scale repairs or modifications.
• Ensures all work complies with local, state, and national plumbing codes.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for external plumbing contractors and inspectors.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers and other Maintenance associates.
• Conducts training on proper plumbing techniques, code requirements, and safety protocols.
• Reviews work quality to ensure it meets Master‑level standards.
• Manages work orders, maintenance schedules, and contractors by completing and providing required written and electronic information.
• Conducts price comparison of parts and travel‑related costs.
• Orders parts and replacement equipment and tracks orders.
• Records purchases and usage.
• Submits warranty claims.
• Complies with OSHA and EPA regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures quality work complies with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensures contractors follow Walmart quality standards, safety requirements, and meet contract requirements.
• Identifies and reports deficiencies.
• Unloads and stores equipment.
• Transports equipment between facilities.
• Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools.

Job description

WM Supercenter #715 1501 Skyland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-4231

R-2666437

$35.00 - $70.00/hr*

Full time

Shifts may vary

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure the safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of facilities, equipment, or fixtures by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines. Inspects, cleans, and repairs facilities, equipment, or fixtures. Observes and documents signs of wear and tear. Gathers capital expense information. Recommends repair needs to eliminate ongoing and future repairs. Determines replacement needs. Documents preventive maintenance activities. Performs major and minor repairs on facilities, equipment, or fixtures by utilizing multiple craft skills (for example, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, food equipment). Inspects, operates, or tests facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues. Dismantles equipment, machines, or facilities to access and remove defective parts. Diagnoses problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. Utilizes hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment. Provides prompt response to emergency calls. Documents repair activities. Performs pressure tests to identify leaks. Installs water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and gas lines. Serves as a technical subject‑matter expert and lead for plumbing systems by analyzing complex plumbing issues. Designs and plans solutions for large‑scale repairs or modifications. Ensures all work complies with local, state, and national plumbing codes. Serves as the primary point of contact for external plumbing contractors and inspectors. Provides mentorship and technical guidance to Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers and other Maintenance associates. Conducts training on proper plumbing techniques, code requirements, and safety protocols. Reviews work quality to ensure it meets Master‑level standards. Manages work orders, maintenance schedules, and contractors by completing and providing required written and electronic information (for example, expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders, maintenance logs). Conducts price comparison of parts and travel‑related costs. Orders parts and replacement equipment and tracks orders. Records purchases and usage. Submits warranty claims. Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines. Ensures quality work is completed that complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures contractors follow Walmart quality standards, safety requirements, and meet contract requirements. Identifies and reports deficiencies. Unloads and stores equipment. Transports equipment between facilities. Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools. Determines customer needs and