Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician
Shepherd Electrical – ACT
Build a career where your expertise matters.
Shepherd Electrical is a well-established and respected electrical contractor delivering high-quality service and maintenance solutions across the ACT. With a strong pipeline of long-term maintenance contracts, we are expanding our Service division and are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Maintenance Technicians to join our team.
If you take pride in fault-finding, enjoy client interaction, and want stability with variety, this is a role where your skills will be recognised and valued.
Why Service at Shepherd Electrical?
Service work at Shepherd Electrical is not reactive or ad-hoc. Our technicians are trusted partners to our clients, maintaining critical electrical systems and ensuring facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
You will work across diverse sites, solve real problems, and see the direct impact of your work every day.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will:
* Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across commercial and industrial sites
* Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently and safely
* Carry out minor upgrades, repairs, and compliance works
* Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and internal stakeholders
* Provide technical guidance to apprentices or junior technicians where required
* Maintain accurate service documentation and reporting
What We're Looking For
* A current ACT Electrical Licence
* Proven experience in electrical service and maintenance (commercial/industrial)
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
* High standards of workmanship and safety compliance
* Excellent communication and customer-service skills
* Current driver's licence
* Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team
What We Offer
* Secure, ongoing work under established maintenance contracts
* Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
* Fully maintained service vehicle or daily travel allowance of $46/day, phone allowance, and uniform + uniform allowance.
* A supportive service management structure that values technicians' input
* Opportunities for career progression within a growing service division
* A professional, safety-focused company with a strong reputation in the ACT
Why Shepherd Electrical
At Shepherd Electrical, service technicians are not "call-out electricians"—they are specialists. We invest in our people, back them with systems and support, and provide a workplace where experience and initiative are respected.