(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

Position Summary

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services at Walmart, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment.

What you'll do...

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various irrigation system components, including wiring, controllers, valves, heads, rotors, main and lateral lines, drip lines, and bubblers.
• Operate specialized equipment and vehicles to complete tasks such as pressure testing, trenching, and pipe installation.
• Order irrigation supplies, spare parts, and equipment as needed, and obtain quotes from external contractors when required.
• Recommend and assist in prioritizing upgrades and replacements of systems and equipment.
• Respond promptly to work order requests and provide assistance through various communication channels.
• Leverage technology (phones, tablets, laptops) to complete work orders, maintain records, logs, and documentation.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures, and reporting any violations to management.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks, such as winterizing irrigation systems and starting them up in the spring.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in the landscaping/irrigation industry, including plumbing and electrical troubleshooting.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid, state-issued driver's license.
• Hold a valid state-issued driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.
• Ability to work alternative shifts, including overnight and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: While a formal degree is not required, relevant training or certifications in irrigation systems, landscaping, or related fields are highly desirable.
• Certifications: Irrigation system certifications or licenses are a plus. Certifications in equipment operation or safety are advantageous.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to work alternative shifts, including overnight and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes and regulations.
• Landscaping/irrigation industry, including plumbing and electrical troubleshooting.
• Prior work experience interpreting design drawings and specifications.
• Prior work experience with water conservation practices.
• Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish.
• State/local licensing where required by authority having jurisdiction (for example, Florida, Texas, California).