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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Lineage

La Porte, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting, fixing equipment, and keeping operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to support our facility’s equipment, building systems, and Forklift/MHE fleet.

If you have Forklift or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) maintenance experience, we want to talk to you. Experience with refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂) is a strong plus.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work alongside our leadership team to install, maintain, and repair equipment that keeps our warehouse operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections, preventative maintenance (PMs), and repairs on:

    • Forklifts and MHE equipment (highly valued experience)

    • Mechanical and electrical systems

    • Building systems, plumbing, and facility structures

  • Conduct preventative maintenance on MHE according to manufacturer and company guidelines to ensure safe, reliable operation

  • Perform inspections and basic repairs on refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon, or CO₂ experience is a plus)

  • Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status updates to leadership

  • Support general facility and grounds maintenance as needed

Additional Responsibilities

  • Operate power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment

  • Safely use lifts and other motorized equipment for inspections and repairs

What You Bring

  • At least 1 year of maintenance experience (or trade school training) in one or more of the following:

    • Forklift / MHE maintenance (strongly preferred)

    • Building or industrial maintenance

    • Refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon, and/or CO₂ a plus) (strongly preferred)

  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance with minimal supervision

  • Comfort working with electrical components

  • Proficiency with hand and power tools

  • Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

Work Environment

  • Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from -20°F (cold storage/freezer) to 100°F (dry warehouse) with provided PPE and freezer gear

  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. (may vary by facility)

  • Flexible schedule availability, including weekends as needed

  • Some locations require working at heights and in loud environments

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.