What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - MHE, Building, and Ammonia Refrigeration position at Lineage?
We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician who can work independently and take ownership of keeping our facility running smoothly. In this role, you’ll use your expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems, material handling equipment (MHE), and facility maintenance to install, maintain, and repair critical equipment and infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations stay safe, efficient, and reliable.
What You’ll Do
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.
What You’ll Do
- Take initiative to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, building systems, and refrigeration systems with minimal oversight.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems, refrigeration equipment, facility infrastructure, and MHE to keep everything operating at peak performance.
- Monitor refrigeration system design and performance through testing, inspections, and reporting.
- Document all work in our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily.
- Communicate findings, updates, and solutions clearly to leadership and team members.
- Support contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
- Use motorized lifts and other equipment as needed for inspections, calibrations, and repairs.
- At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or similar environment (trade school experience counts too).
- 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience (Freon and/or CO₂ experience a plus).
- Experience maintaining and repairing material handling equipment.
- Strong facility maintenance skills, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to work independently and show autonomy in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Basic knowledge of electrical instrumentation and ability to read P&IDs is helpful.
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, CMMS).
- Clear communication skills to share technical information with non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable working in cold storage (-20°F) or dry storage (up to 100°F) environments with provided PPE.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if needed.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more, depending on facility needs.
- Willingness to complete Refrigeration Operator I (CARO) certification within 6 months of hire.
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.
