Maintenance Technician

Lineage Logistics; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to help keep our Grand Island facility operating safely and efficiently. You'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment that supports daily operations, with exposure to industrial refrigeration systems.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance settings.
• Mechanical aptitude and use of hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with inspections and basic maintenance of industrial refrigeration equipment (ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus).
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment following manufacturer and company guidelines.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment concerns and repair recommendations to leadership.
• Safely operate power tools, welding equipment, lifts, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Local candidate

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Overtime, on-call rotation, and occasional weekend rounds required. We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to help keep our facility operating safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment that supports our daily operations. You'll work alongside an experienced maintenance team and can expand your skills, including exposure to industrial refrigeration systems. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with your hands, and building a long-term career in industrial maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with inspections and basic maintenance of industrial refrigeration equipment (ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus).
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment following manufacturer and company guidelines.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment concerns and repair recommendations to leadership.
• Safely operate power tools, welding equipment, lifts, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience or a combination of maintenance experience and technical/trade school training.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Industrial or manufacturing maintenance; Building or property maintenance; Material handling equipment maintenance; Mechanical or automotive repair; Hotel or facilities maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Stable work history with a desire to build a long-term career.
• Candidates should reside within approximately 40-50 miles of the Grand Island facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial refrigeration or cold storage environments.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Experience working in food manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -20°F in freezer environments to 100°F in dry storage areas while wearing required personal protective equipment. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces throughout the shift. Ability to work overtime, participate in an on‑call rotation, and work occasional weekends as business needs require. Some locations may require working at heights and in environments with elevated noise levels.

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.

Lineage Logistics

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job - it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.