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Maintenance Technician - Ammonia

Lineage
Joliet, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2026 CLOSED ON 5/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Ammonia position at Lineage?

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Keep Our Operations Running, Safely and Smoothly

At Lineage, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the equipment and systems that keep our cold storage facilities running 24/7. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and improve the mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems that power our operation — including hands-on work with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems essential to our success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems to ensure reliable operation.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on ammonia, CO₂, and Freon refrigeration systems, upholding strict safety and compliance standards.
  • Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment and facility control systems.
  • Document maintenance activities and communicate updates to leadership.
  • Maintain a safe, organized workspace and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience or trade school training in facility, equipment, or refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, CO₂, Freon).
  • Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
  • Ammonia refrigeration certifications (e.g., RETA, IIAR, or equivalent) are a plus.
  • Skilled with hand and power tools; basic computer proficiency.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and work in cold or warm environments (-20°F to 100°F).
  • Flexible availability, including weekends or overtime as needed.

Why Lineage?

At Lineage, you’re not just maintaining equipment — you’re helping feed the world. Join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation while giving you the tools to advance your technical career.

Pay Range:$21.15 - $36.25

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

Salary : $21 - $36

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