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Maintenance Technician

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Lineage

Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Posted on Dec 20, 2025

Shift: Monday–Tuesday 5:00am–1:30pm and Wednesday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm, some Saturday work as needed.

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facility and equipment running safely and efficiently, working hands-on with a variety of systems while following all safety standards and best practices. We’re looking for someone with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and forklift maintenance experience (strongly preferred), ammonia refrigeration knowledge (a plus, but not required), and a solid mechanical aptitude paired with a willingness to learn through both formal training and on-the-job experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspecting, calibrating, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the facility

  • Supporting building systems, machinery, and exterior grounds as needed

  • Performing basic inspections and repairs on refrigeration systems

  • Completing preventive maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment following manufacturer and company guidelines

  • Documenting inspections, maintenance work, and equipment status, and communicating updates to leadership daily

  • Pitching in with other maintenance tasks as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Use power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment to repair or fabricate parts

  • Safely operate lifts and other motorized or rental equipment as needed for maintenance tasks

Minimum Requirements:

  • 1+ year of maintenance experience (or a combination of hands-on experience and trade school) in one or more of the following:

    • Building maintenance

    • Material handling equipment (MHE) maintenance

    • Refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, and/or CO₂)

  • Ability to complete preventive maintenance tasks with instructions and minimal supervision

  • Comfort using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively

  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the facility

  • Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple work orders in a fast-paced environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to work in cold storage environments as low as -20°F / -25°C or dry storage environments up to 100°F / 37°C, with company-provided PPE and freezer gear

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. / 23 kg (requirements may vary by site)

  • Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends as needed

  • Comfort working in environments with varying noise levels

  • Some locations require comfort and experience working at heights

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.