Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Lineage; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to join our hands-on maintenance team. You will assist with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs across the facility under the guidance of experienced teammates.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn, with opportunities to gain experience in electrical troubleshooting, equipment inspection, and material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Some mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with repairs, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge or residential electrical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and building structures.
• Help troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and perform general repairs.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting as training allows.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Learning mindset

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and like figuring out how things work? We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team!

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in building their maintenance skills and growing within a hands-on maintenance team. You will assist with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs throughout the facility, working alongside experienced team members who will provide training and guidance.

The ideal candidate has some mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with hand and power tools. Experience with automotive repair, building maintenance, residential electrical work, or general mechanical repairs is helpful. Experience with dock doors, garage doors, loading ramps, or material handling equipment is a plus!

What You'll Do

• Assist with routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and building structures.
• Help troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and perform general repairs.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, including switches, sensors, and other components as training allows.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Assist with basic refrigeration system inspections under the direction of experienced team members.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance tasks safely and effectively.
• Help maintain the facility, equipment, and exterior grounds.
• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Take on additional maintenance tasks as needed while continuing to develop your technical skills.

What We're Looking For

• Some mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with repairs, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge is helpful; residential electrical experience is welcome.
• Automotive, equipment repair, or general building maintenance experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn new skills, and work safely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment, including temperatures as low as -20°F, while wearing company-provided protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and as part of a team.

Don't have professional maintenance experience?

That's okay! Trade school coursework or hands-on experience from previous jobs, automotive work, or personal projects can be a great foundation. We are willing to train someone with the right mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Schedule & Additional Information

• Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.
• Weekends: Must be willing to work occasional weekends as needed.
• On-Call: Approximately once every two months.
• Overtime: Occasional overtime may be needed depending on maintenance projects and business needs. Overtime is generally limited and not a regular occurrence.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following would be a plus:

• Garage door or dock door maintenance.
• Loading dock equipment and ramps.
• Automotive maintenance or repair.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Mechanical equipment and material handling equipment.

Join a team where you can learn, develop your skills, and build a career in maintenance and engineering!

Pay Range:$21.15 - $36.25

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

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.