Maintenance Tech I - Cold Storage Warehouse - 1st shift

Lineage Logistics•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech I installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. This is an entry-level position with training 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, automated-site components, refrigeration systems, and material handling equipment under instruction and close supervision. Additional duties may include operating power tools and welding equipment, and using onsite motorized lifts and rental equipment.

Requirements

Completion of trade school courses or minimal experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance, or refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon, and/or CO2).
Able to complete routine preventive maintenance with instructions and supervision.
Proficient in operating power and hand tools.
Basic computer skills.
Able to interact and communicate with all levels of the facility.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Able to multitask and prioritize workload, with demonstrated organizational skills.
Able 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.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kg; the weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Able to work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.

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).
At some locations, comfort working with varying noise levels, which can at times be loud.
At some locations, demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height.

Responsibilities

Perform basic preventive maintenance 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, 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.