Senior Technician, Facility Services General Maintenance
Position Summary
The Senior Technician, Facility Services General Maintenance, is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of facilities and equipment. This role involves diagnosing issues, managing maintenance schedules, overseeing less-experienced associates, and coordinating with contractors and suppliers. The position requires adherence to safety and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate documentation and budget oversight. The Senior Technician also provides hands-on training and supports continuous improvement efforts to uphold quality and operational excellence across Walmart facilities.
About the Team
The General Facilities Maintenance team ensures Walmart locations remain safe, functional, and welcoming through expert preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections. Specializing in HVAC and refrigeration systems, the team manages schedules and promptly addresses facility needs to support reliable building operations. They adhere to safety standards and collaborate effectively to deliver quality results. Their proactive approach maintains efficient, dependable environments that enhance the experience for all facility users. Committed to operational excellence, this team sustains comfortable spaces that support Walmart's ongoing business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on facilities, equipment, and fixtures to ensure safety and functionality.
- Inspect, diagnose, and document issues using blueprints, manuals, and tools, recommending repair or replacement as needed.
- Lead and mentor less-experienced associates, providing hands-on training and overseeing work quality and safety compliance.
- Manage work orders, parts inventory, and contractor coordination while ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards.
- Operate and maintain heavy machinery and company vehicles, conducting safety checks and reporting maintenance needs.
- Collaborate with teams to implement process improvements and support business priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Option 1: Vocational or technical certification and 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area.
- Option 2: 6 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:
- Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
Skills
- Proven experience in facility maintenance, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance.
- Proficiency in multiple crafts such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and material handling equipment operation.
- Ability to diagnose issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
- Skilled in operating heavy machinery and powered equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong leadership capabilities to oversee projects and mentor less-experienced associates.
- Competence in managing work orders, budgets, parts inventory, and contractor relationships.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Pay
The hourly wage range for this position is $33.00 - $63.00. 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.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.