(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services - US
About the role
We're seeking a dedicated Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services to join our team. In this year-round role, you'll lead a team of exterior service technicians to ensure exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction. Your expertise in commercial landscape management and exterior building/grounds maintenance will be instrumental in maintaining our exterior spaces, fostering a safe and clean environment for our valued customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of exterior service technicians.
- Facilitate required on-the-job training on processes, equipment usage, and asset safety practices to ensure an injury-free working environment.
- Perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed management, and other landscaping duties with or without specialized equipment.
- Apply knowledge of planting, pruning techniques, and pest/disease management through chemical applications.
- Conduct commercial exterior maintenance including irrigation, pressure washing, and exterior building/grounds maintenance.
- Utilize technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping.
- Troubleshoot and prioritize work with a strong customer service orientation.
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics, integrity, and safety.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial landscaping/exterior building maintenance and leading teams.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid, state-issued driver’s license held for at least 3 years with a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.
- Ability to successfully complete a DOT physical and secure medical certification during pre-hire contingency, maintaining a minimum 90-day Medical Examiner’s Certification (MEC) card.
- No convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs within the last three years.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years if driving a commercial motor vehicle.
- No serious traffic violations (as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) in the last 3 years if operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- No preventable accidents (as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) in the last 3 years if operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Ability to read and speak in the English language, as required by section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in horticulture or related area.
- Certified nursery and/or landscape professional.
- Experience as a landscaping/gardening crew leader or supervisor.
- Experience using intermediate-level functionality of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- State/local licensing where required (e.g., Florida, Texas, California).
Benefits
- Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
- Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Pay
The hourly wage range for this position is $23.00 - $45.00. 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, based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Location
2545 Rimrock Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505-8664, United States of America.