(USA) Senior Technician, General Facilities Maintenance at Walmart

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Facilities ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Utilizes multiple craft skills (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, food equipment)
  • Ability to inspect, operate, or test facilities equipment or fixtures to diagnose issues
  • Proficiency in using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs
  • Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment
  • Capable of acting as a job foreman and overseeing junior-level associates
  • Experience evaluating technicians' skill sets and providing onsite training
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Ability to manage parts inventory, conduct price comparisons, track orders, and handle budget information
  • Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and provides expert advice and guidance to others
  • Builds relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine preventive maintenance on facilities equipment or fixtures by inspecting, cleaning, repairing, observing wear and tear, gathering capital expense information, recommending repairs, determining replacements, and documenting activities
  • Performs major and minor repairs on facilities equipment or fixtures, including dismantling equipment, diagnosing problems, and ensuring work meets quality, safety, and code requirements
  • Oversees work of junior-level associates by determining scopes of work, acting as job foreman, providing training, and evaluating skills
  • Responds promptly to emergency calls and performs onsite repairs
  • Manages work orders, maintenance schedules, and contractors by completing documentation (e.g., expense vouchers, work orders, logs), ordering parts, tracking inventory, compiling budget reports, submitting warranty claims, and ensuring contractor compliance
  • Develops relationships with local parts suppliers and contractors, unloads/stores equipment, and transports equipment between facilities
  • Supports implementation of business solutions by identifying needs, monitoring progress, recognizing improvements, and adapting to changes
  • Models compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; uses Open Door Policy
  • Demonstrates respect for individuals, drives positive experiences, embraces differences, and fosters a culture of belonging

Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Plumbing
Electrical
Carpentry
Material Handling Equipment
Food Equipment
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Blueprints
Repair Manuals
Work Orders
Inventory Management
Budgeting
Contractor Management

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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