Maintenance Technician

Lineage; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician in Portland, ME to keep our facility, equipment, and building systems running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and document work for leadership.

The role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced, safety-first environment. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of maintenance experience or a trade-school background, comfortable with hand tools, and good

Qualifications

• Experience in facility or building maintenance or mechanical/industrial maintenance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Comfort using hand and power tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, building systems, and mechanical assets.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related issues.
• Inspect and maintain the facility and exterior grounds.
• Complete routine inspections and minor repairs on refrigeration systems.
• Operate conveyors, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment safely.
• Document maintenance work and communicate issues to leadership.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Documentation

Team communication

Independent work

Education

Trade school background

Job description

SHIFT: Choose a consistent, set schedule of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts (typically 10:30 AM-8:30 PM ), including one weekend day Saturday or Sunday

Are you someone who enjoys fixing equipment, maintaining buildings, and keeping operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to help maintain our facility, equipment, and building systems in a safe, fast-paced environment.

Whether your background is in facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, commercial buildings, manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, building systems, and mechanical assets.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building-related issues.
• Inspect and maintain the facility, including exterior grounds and physical structures.
• Complete routine inspections and basic repairs on refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Document completed maintenance, inspections, and repairs, and communicate equipment issues to leadership.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and other maintenance equipment.
• Perform basic welding and metal fabrication as needed.
• Support the maintenance team with additional projects to keep the facility operating safely and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience (or a combination of trade school and experience) in one or more of the following:
  • Facility or building maintenance
  • Mechanical or industrial maintenance
  • Material handling equipment (forklifts, conveyors, etc.)
  • Refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ is a plus)
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment.
• Basic computer skills to complete maintenance documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with team members across the facility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including temperatures ranging from -20°F in freezer areas to 100°F in dry storage areas (company-provided freezer gear and PPE are provided).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, as needed.
• Some locations may require working at heights and around industrial equipment with varying noise levels.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time career with opportunities to grow.
• Hands-on work where every day is different.
• Work with a supportive maintenance team in a safety-first environment.
• Build your skills across mechanical systems, facility maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and material handling equipment.

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.