Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services-DOT

Walmart; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

PTO and holidays

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a maintenance professional to manage exterior facilities operations in Houston, TX. You will oversee department activities, coordinate with Home Office, and lead third-party providers to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires 2 years of landscaping experience, a valid driver’s license, and DOT medical certification. You will address customer needs and uphold Walmart policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• No DUI/DWI/OUI or severe violations in last 3 years.
• No more than two moving violations in last 3 years for CMV.
• DOT physical/medical certification pre-hire required.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• 2 years’ landscaping/gardening experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Promote compliance with Walmart policies and ethics.
• Use Open Door Policy.
• Assist management with ethics/compliance issues.
• Follow OSHA/EPA guidelines per Walmart policies.
• Conduct cost comparisons to control costs.
• Submit warranty claims.
• Lead third-party providers.
• Coach and evaluate staff.
• Direct QA inspections.
• Troubleshoot and assist with event needs; resolve customer problems.
• Maintain clean, safe facility for associates.
• Assess replacement needs for landscaping assets.
• Implement upgrades for sustainability.
• Identify cost-saving improvements.
• Coordinate with Home Office to standardize equipment and reduce stock.
• Source tools and equipment for repairs.
• Ensure quality and safety of completed work.
• Operate heavy machinery.
• Prepare and manage budgets for projects.
• Approve purchases and provide technical purchasing assistance.
• Verify purchases and insure asset documentation.
• Gather capex lists and scopes of work for assets.
• Identify other service issues.
• Seasonal exterior maintenance including snow/ice management.
• Maintain vehicles mechanically and clean.
• Arrange vehicle maintenance and secure documents.
• Safely operate vehicles and ensure required documents.
• Check fuel/water levels and vehicle signals.
• Submit maintenance invoices.
• Verify vehicle insurance coverage.
• Wear Walmart uniform and badge.
• Operate, inspect and safely use heavy equipment.
• Perform pre/post-operation safety checks.
• Identify unsafe conditions and hazards; take corrective action.

Skills

English language

21+ years old

Valid driver’s license

DOT medical certification

2 years landscaping experience

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in Engineering/Maintenance/Construction Management

Job description

$19.00 - $35.00/hr*Full timeShifts may vary

Position Summary

What you'll do...

• 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.
• Uses the Open Door Policy.
• Assists management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.
• Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines by performing work according to practices and procedures outlined in the Walmart Exterior Service guidance, safety policy, and environmental 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.
• Uses heavy machinery.
• 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.
• Respect the Individual: 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.
• Respect the Individual: Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Act with Integrity: 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.
• Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Serve our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work affects the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
• It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• 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.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
• For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 - $35.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Primary Location

5655 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, HOUSTON, TX 77015-3250, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you'll enjoy

Walmart+Free shippingAs a Walmart Associate, you're eligible to become a Walmart+ member. Enjoy benefits like free store delivery and shipping, fuel savings, and video streaming. Sam's Club associates are eligible for a Club Membership.

Live Better U100% coveredEarn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Walmart AcademyGrow your skillsReady to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Financial perksEnjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plansWellbeing programsAccess mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges

Paid time offTake a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Career growth opportunitiesTraining, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance

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