Closes: 25 November 2025
Classification: Capital Linen Service Band 6
Salary: $95,585 - $99,339 plus superannuation
Position No: 70055
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 November 2025
Contact Officer: Wally Arndt on or
Details: Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician at Capital Linen Service
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Do you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you
About Us:
Capital Linen Service (CLS) is a commercial business unit within the ACT Government's Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. With over 40 years of experience, we provide high-quality linen hire and laundry services to more than 120 clients across Canberra and its surrounds. Our commitment to quality, safety, and a healthy team culture makes us a great place to work.
The Role:
As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our industrial laundry equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance, supporting business continuity and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on industrial laundry equipment.
* Investigate equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and carry out timely repairs.
* Conduct routine inspections and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
* Collaborate with the production team to minimise operational disruptions.
* Maintain accurate records using the MEX system and provide status updates.
* Support incident investigations and contribute to safety initiatives.
* Assist with projects and coordinate with internal and external contractors.
* Monitor spare parts inventory and perform administrative tasks using mobile ICT tools.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Essential:
* Recognised trade or tertiary qualification in a mechanical or electrical field.
* Experience in a commercial laundry or similar industrial environment.
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work collaboratively.
* Commitment to safety, equity, diversity, and TCCS values.
* Availability for shift work, overtime, weekends, and public holidays.
* Current Class C driver's licence.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical.
Desirable (training may be provided):
* Working at Heights ticket
* Elevated Work Platform ticket
* Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
* Forklift licence
* Confined Space ticket
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following:
* A response (no more than two pages) addressing the Professional, Technical, and Behavioural Skills outlined in the Position Description.
* A current curriculum vitae.
* Contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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