What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician – Specializing in Forklift, Refrigeration, and Electrical Systems position at Lineage?
*This is a union position- Union 270*
You'll help install, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, facility structures, plumbing, and electrical systems—making sure everything runs smoothly and safely, and always following company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Are you experienced in keeping equipment running smoothly and safely? We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician who brings hands-on experience in forklift/material handling equipment and/or refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂). Whether your background is in warehouse equipment, refrigeration, or general facility maintenance—we’d love to hear from you!
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.
You'll help install, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, facility structures, plumbing, and electrical systems—making sure everything runs smoothly and safely, and always following company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Are you experienced in keeping equipment running smoothly and safely? We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician who brings hands-on experience in forklift/material handling equipment and/or refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂). Whether your background is in warehouse equipment, refrigeration, or general facility maintenance—we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems that support our building, equipment, and facility operations.
- Maintain and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently.
- Inspect and perform basic repairs on refrigeration systems, including ammonia or Freon-based systems.
- Document your maintenance work and communicate equipment status updates to your team daily.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment, including power tools, welding gear, lifts, and torches.
- Pitch in with other general maintenance tasks as needed.
- 1 year of experience in one or more of the following: forklift/material handling equipment maintenance, general building maintenance, or refrigeration (ammonia/Freon/CO₂ systems). Trade school or technical training counts, too!
- Comfortable with tools—power, hand, and diagnostic.
- Able to complete tasks independently and follow safety procedures.
- Basic computer skills to help with logging maintenance records.
- Good communication skills—you’ll be working closely with team members across the facility.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs and work in cold storage (-20°F/-25°C) or warm dry storage environments (up to 100°F), with proper gear provided.
- Flexible availability, including some weekend shifts if needed.
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.
