Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

Seattle, WA | IUOE Local 302 | $40.64/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Overtime & occasional weekends may be required based on workload and projects

We are seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician to join our team in Seattle. This role is ideal for a skilled refrigeration professional with strong technical expertise, troubleshooting abilities, and the confidence to work independently.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience along with the required industry certifications and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and preventive maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment, motors, wiring, and electrical/electronic components in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on building infrastructure and material handling equipment.
• Inspect and test refrigeration systems to ensure they are operating safely and according to design specifications.
• Complete work orders and accurately document all work performed in the CMMS.
• Maintain inspection and preventive maintenance records and communicate equipment conditions and maintenance needs to leadership.
• Monitor contractors working on or near refrigeration systems to ensure compliance with company safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Use facility equipment and motorized lifts as needed to perform maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform other maintenance and engineering duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Universal EPA 608 certification required.
• RETA Operator I certification or more.
• CARO certification required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to document work in a CMMS.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F in cold-storage environments and up to 100°F in dry-storage environments while wearing required PPE and freezer gear.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., with requirements potentially varying by facility.
• Comfortable working around varying noise levels, including loud environments.
• Ability to work at heights where required and follow applicable Working at Height regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and occasional weekends based on business needs.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to put your ammonia refrigeration expertise and advanced maintenance skills to work in a critical facility environment while working alongside an experienced team.

Pay Range:$29.13 - $49.13

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.