Maintenance Technician

Lineage; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Lineage in Richland, Washington is seeking a mechanically inclined maintenance technician for the Nights shift. You’ll perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment, assist with conveyors, motors, pumps, and refrigeration systems, and help troubleshoot basic automation components under experienced technicians.

Trade school graduates or those with hands-on maintenance experience are welcome. You’ll use hand and power tools, work in a cold storage environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and

Qualifications

• Trade school education or hands-on maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems or automation components.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on facility equipment and building systems.
• Assist with maintaining conveyors, motors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
• Learn to inspect and maintain refrigeration systems under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Perform preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining automation components at automated facilities.
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently following safety policies.
• Complete other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Trade school education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Refrigeration knowledge

Job description

SHIFT: Nights 1 Sunday-Wednesday 7 PM-730AM

Are you mechanically inclined and interested in electrical systems or automation? Whether you've completed a trade school program or have some hands-on maintenance experience, we'd love to help you build your career.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on facility equipment and building systems.
• Assist with maintaining conveyors, motors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
• Learn to inspect and maintain refrigeration systems under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Perform preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• At automated facilities, assist with troubleshooting and maintaining:
  • Photoelectric sensors
  • Proximity switches
  • Pressure switches
  • Push buttons
  • Basic automation components and testing equipment
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Complete other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to continue learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school education or some hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Automation or controls
  • Building maintenance
  • Material handling equipment
  • Refrigeration systems (Ammonia, Freon, or CO₂)
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems or automation components such as sensors, switches, relays, or motor controls is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well on a team.
• Eagerness to learn from experienced maintenance professionals.

Work Environment

• Work in a cold storage environment with temperatures as low as -20°F (company-provided freezer gear and PPE are provided).
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, as needed.
• Some facilities may have elevated noise levels or require working at heights.

Why Join Lineage?

• Paid, hands-on training with experienced maintenance professionals.
• Opportunity to build skills in electrical systems, automation, refrigeration, and industrial maintenance.
• Career growth opportunities with one of the world's largest temperature-controlled logistics companies.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on employee development.

Pay Range:$19.90 - $33.61

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.