Facility Maintenance Manager (Ammonia Refrigeration)

Lineage • Iowa City, IA

103d

About The Position

As a Maintenance Manager at Lineage, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities running safely and efficiently. You’ll lead a team, oversee maintenance operations, and make sure our equipment and building systems are in top shape. A major focus of this role is managing and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, which are critical to our temperature-controlled operations. Your leadership will directly support the success of our people, our customers, and our business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of facility maintenance management experience, including planning and resource allocation.
• Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (experience with Freon or CO₂ a plus).
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
• Solid mechanical and electrical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills—you know how to work with all levels of an organization.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt in changing environments.
• Willingness to work in temperature extremes (from -20°F/-25°C in cold storage to 100°F/37°C in dry storage) with proper protective gear provided.
• Comfort working in varying noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support your team—providing feedback, assigning tasks, and helping them succeed.
• Ensure safety is always the top priority by implementing and maintaining fire, safety, risk, environmental, and health programs.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and compliance of ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with the General Manager to build and manage budgets for labor and materials, review monthly utility reports, and find smart ways to reduce energy use.
• Provide input on future capital projects and ensure timely completion of ongoing projects.
• Manage site-specific energy efficiency initiatives in partnership with our Energy Management team.
• Collaborate on future building designs and facility projects with our Network Optimization team.

Benefits

• Safe, stable, reliable work environments.
• Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• A minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees