Maintenance Technician

Lineage; Summit View (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

On-the-job training

Hands-on experience with MHE

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Lineage, the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support our industrial cold storage facility. This entry-level role builds hands-on skills across facility maintenance and material handling equipment while following safety protocols.

You will work with experienced technicians, participate in training across MHE, refrigeration, and facilities, and pursue a long-term career in essential industry operations with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Entry-level maintenance role; willingness to learn across MHE, facilities and refrigeration.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and commitment to safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and basic repairs on material handling equipment.
• Help troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues under supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance of lighting, HVAC, dock doors, and building systems.
• Complete work orders and maintain maintenance documentation.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and PPE usage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical skills

Learning

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10/30 Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Must be flexible to work outside scheduled hours as needed). This role will require on-call responsibility.

Join Lineage – The World’s Leading Temperature-Controlled Logistics Company

At Lineage, innovation and efficiency drive everything we do. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support our industrial cold storage facility and essential equipment. This is an entry-level maintenance position designed for someone with a mechanical mindset who is looking to build a career in maintenance while developing hands‑on skills across facility maintenance and material handling equipment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and basic repairs on material handling equipment, including electric and propane forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Assist experienced technicians with basic troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on MHE and building systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on lighting, plumbing, HVAC, dock doors, racking, and general building systems.
• Conduct basic inspections and report equipment wear, damage, or potential maintenance concerns.
• Support facility upkeep, including snow removal, landscaping, exterior maintenance, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Complete work orders, inspection records, and basic maintenance documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE use, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with experienced technicians, operations, and other facility personnel.
• Participate in training and cross‑training opportunities involving MHE, facilities, refrigeration, and other maintenance disciplines.
• Ask questions, seek guidance, and actively participate in training to develop technical skills and knowledge.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Support senior technicians with preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Assist with parts identification, inventory, and basic material organization.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and elevate equipment or facility concerns when additional support is needed.
• Perform other maintenance‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Experience: Prior hands‑on experience in maintenance, mechanical work, equipment repair, construction, automotive repair, or building maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic understanding of mechanical systems with a willingness to learn electrical, hydraulic, MHE, and facility maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools and follow written instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Learning: Willingness to learn, accept direction, ask questions, and develop technical skills through hands‑on training and experience.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with experienced technicians, operations, and other team members.
• Safety: Commitment to following company safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Certifications: OSHA 10/30, forklift maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related certifications are a plus but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, work in cold temperatures, and perform physically demanding maintenance activities.

Why Join Lineage?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities
• Hands‑on experience with facility systems and MHE
• Exposure to multiple maintenance disciplines
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in an essential industry
• Strong focus on safety, innovation, teamwork, and skill development

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.