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Maintenance Technician IV Lead

Lineage Logistics · Joliet, IL · $29.13–$49.13 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led technicians who had more years of experience than you.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn respect as a lead through competence and fairness.

How have you worked within a maintenance budget for labor and materials?

What they are checking: Whether they think about cost and can support leadership on operating and capital budgets.

Give me an example of a procedure you created that saved money or energy.

What they are checking: Whether they drive continuous improvement, cost savings and energy management as the posting asks.

How do you train a newer technician on a system they have never worked on?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and grow technicians, which is central to a lead role.

You may be asked to work other shifts. How do you handle that flexibility?

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to cover outside the normal day shift when equipment fails.

What would you do

A third-party contractor is behind schedule and their work quality is poor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage contractors and hold them to the terms of their agreement.

A refrigeration component fails at the same time as a dock door. Your team is small. How do you decide what comes first?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by product risk and safety in a cold storage facility.

About the work

How do you plan and assign a day's work for a team of maintenance and engineering technicians?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize work orders by risk and skill level and keep the team productive.

How do you make sure your team is using the CMMS properly and closing out work orders?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the team accountable for documentation that drives planning and audits.

How do you calibrate and inspect equipment, and how do you decide how often?

What they are checking: Whether they understand preventive and predictive maintenance on facility assets.

What safety steps do you take before using a motorized lift or rental equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect equipment and follow fall protection before working at height.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Must be flexible to work other shifts as needed) Lead and train the team responsible for all maintenance-related activities involving machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, refrigeration system components, and electrical systems while following all regulatory, and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, assign and direct the work of a team of maintenance and engineering technicians • Perform physical inspection and calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs on all mechanical assets impacting the operation of the facility, physical structure, and exterior grounds • Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to departmental operating and capital expenditure budget for labor, materials, and lender required building projects • Ensure proper and complete utilization of the computer maintenance management system (CMMS) and verifying completion of applicable work orders • Participate in developing procedures to help solidify continuous improvement, cost savings and energy management • Utilize onsite motorized lift and rental equipment as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment • Other tasks as assigned ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • May manage all third-party maintenance contracts for the site, ensuring compliance to all company standards, policies, and procedures MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) • 4 years warehouse or processing facility equipment maintenance experience or combination of experience and trade school • In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience • 4 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school • Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 2 course and/or a (CIRO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal • Demonstrated knowledge of regionally adoptable standards for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment • Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings may be required at some facilities • Demonstrated working knowledge of safety, electrical, fire protection and regulatory standards • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload • Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel • Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. • Some locations require being comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud • Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height regulations 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.

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