Maintenance and Engineering Tech

Lineage Logistics•Richland, WA

About The Position

This is an entry-level position responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Training will be provided to develop the skills needed to grow within the maintenance team. The role performs basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs on facility mechanical assets, physical structures, exterior grounds, automated-site sensors and switches, refrigeration systems, and material handling equipment. Work is performed under instruction and close supervision of leadership. Additional duties may include operating power tools, cutting torches, welding apparatus, motorized lifts, and rental equipment. The position may involve work at cold storage sites in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage sites up to 100°F/37°C, with company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Some locations may have loud noise levels or require knowledge and practice of working at height. A flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed, may be required.

Requirements

Completion of trade school courses or minimal experience in building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance, or refrigeration maintenance is preferred.
Ability to complete routine preventive maintenance with instructions and supervision.
Proficiency with and ability to operate power and hand tools.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the facility.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, with demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Some locations require comfort working around various noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.
Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of working at height.

Nice To Haves

Completion of trade school courses or minimal experience in building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance, or refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon, and/or CO2).

Responsibilities

Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and minor repairs on mechanical assets affecting facility operations, physical structures, and exterior grounds under instruction and close supervision.
At automated sites, perform basic preventive maintenance on proximity switches, photoelectric sensors, pressure switches, push buttons, and associated testing equipment under instruction and close supervision.
Perform basic inspections of refrigeration systems under instruction and close supervision.
Perform basic preventive maintenance on material handling equipment according to manufacturer and company guidelines to support continual and safe operation.
Operate power tools, cutting torches, and other welding apparatus to cut or join metal parts.
Use onsite motorized lifts and rental equipment as needed, including operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.
Perform other tasks as assigned.