(USA) Technician, Facility Services General Maintenance

Walmart; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Pay

Full-Time Employment

Bonus Eligibility

Walmart Discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a General Facilities Maintenance Technician in Merrillville, IN to ensure safe, functional stores. You’ll perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facilities, equipment, and fixtures under supervision of the General Maintenance Manager.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and equipment tasks while adhering to schedules and safety guidelines. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification and 2 years experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
• Option 2: 4 years experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Commercial driving record with no convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI within the last five years.
• Commercial driving record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
• No serious traffic violations in last three years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Walmart facilities, equipment, and assets using multiple craft skills.
• Utilize the work order system to receive repair Work Orders and document activities.
• Provide prompt response to emergency maintenance calls.
• Inspect and test facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues.
• Complete all required training to operate equipment safely.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Material Handling Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Position Summary...

What you’ll do...

Are you searching for an exciting career opportunity within a dynamic team? Look no further! Walmart is expanding its workforce and looking for a General Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our local, and regional team. If you have experience in this field, we want you to bring your skills to our fast‑paced and welcoming environment!

As a General Facilities Maintenance Technician at our local retail store, your role will involve executing routine maintenance tasks to uphold the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of Walmart Stores, equipment, or fixtures. Operating under the supervision of the local General Maintenance Manager, you’ll adhere to established maintenance schedules and guidelines, conducting inspections, cleaning, and repairing facilities, equipment, or fixtures.

At Walmart, we’re committed to providing exceptional services that enhance the customer experience and maintain our facilities to the highest standards.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Take the next step in your career with Walmart, where your expertise and dedication will make a real impact!

Position Requirements

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Can lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Can move up and down ladders frequently
• Comfortable working at heights frequently
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to work in various temperatures.
• Hold a valid state‑issued driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report
• Vocational or Technical certification and 1 year experience, or 2 years total work experience, in one of the following trades: plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related trade

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Walmart facilities, equipment, and assets by utilizing multiple craft skills (for example, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, food equipment) and using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete jobs
• Utilize the work order management system to receive reactive repair Work Orders to support Stores and Store associates and document repair activities
• Provide prompt response to emergency maintenance calls
• Inspecting, operating, or testing facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues
• Complete all required training requirements to operate equipment and tools safely

Benefits and Walmart Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Currently offering a sign‑on bonus (for select locations)
• Full Time
• Eligible for bonus incentive
• Walmart discount
• Paid Time Off that accrues
• Full benefits available for Health / Vision / Dental / Life
• 401k with company match
• Eligible to participate in the Associate Stock Purchase Plan
• FREE College through Live Better University
• Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time field associates at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Program range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Compensation

• Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, level of job offer, qualifications and other job‑related factors.
• An additional bonus available for this role is available and will be disclosed during the interview process (not included above).

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational or technical certification and 2 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.

Option 2: 4 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.

Valid state‑issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.

Commercial driving record with no convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI within the last five (5) years.

Commercial driving record with no more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years.

No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a 2-year Vocational or Technical trade program, Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), License in related trade in city and/or state where job is located, Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams, Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Primary Location

2936 E 79TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-5748, 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.