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Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

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Lineage

Burien, WA, USA
USD 24.71-41.68 / hour
Posted on Feb 11, 2026
This role is a great fit for an HVAC technician or refrigeration tech who wants to grow into industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems. You’ll start with hands-on maintenance work across the facility and gradually build your refrigeration skills with training, mentorship, and real exposure to larger systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help keep our facility running safely and efficiently by maintaining equipment, systems, and building infrastructure. Day-to-day work includes:

  • Performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment

  • Supporting refrigeration system inspections and entry-level refrigeration maintenance (training provided for ammonia systems)

  • Assisting with maintenance on material handling equipment to ensure safe operation

  • Documenting completed work and communicating equipment concerns or updates to leadership

  • Pitching in with other maintenance tasks as needed

  • Use power tools and basic welding or cutting equipment

  • Operate lifts or other motorized equipment (training provided)

Minimum qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience in HVAC or refrigeration
    OR a combination of hands-on experience and trade school

  • Exposure to refrigeration systems (Freon, CO₂, or ammonia is a plus but not required)

  • Ability to follow maintenance instructions and work independently with minimal supervision

  • Comfortable using hand and power tools

  • Basic computer skills for documentation

  • Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset

  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Physical & Work Environment Expectations

  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

  • Comfortable working in cold storage environments (down to -20°F) or warmer areas (up to 100°F) with provided PPE

  • Flexible schedule availability, including occasional weekends

  • Some sites involve higher noise levels or working at heights (training and safety equipment provided)

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

  • Clear path into industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems

  • Hands-on learning with experienced technicians

  • Stable, in-demand skillset with long-term career growth

  • Supportive environment focused on safety and development

Pay Range:$24.71 - $41.68

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.