Classification: Capital Linen Service Band 6
Salary: $97,540 - $101,332 plus superannuation
Position No: 27225
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Wally Arndt on [email protected] or (02) 6207 3046
Details: Capital Linen Service (CLS), part of the City and Environment Directorate, is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated maintenance team. This role starts immediately for an initial period of three months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency depending on the business requirements. This is a great chance to broaden your skills.
Why Join Us?
CLS has been servicing Canberra since 1978, providing high-quality linen services to over 120 clients. We pride ourselves on our team culture, reliability, and commitment to excellence. As part of TCCS, you’ll contribute to services that make Canberra a great place to live and work.
About the Role
This hands-on role supports laundry operations by ensuring a safe and efficient production environment through effective reactive and preventative maintenance. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with operational staff to minimise downtime and maintain high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on industrial laundry equipment
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Investigate breakdowns, identify causes, and carry out timely repairs
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Conduct routine inspections and support continuous improvement initiatives
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Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure operational continuity
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Maintain accurate records in the MEX system and provide status updates
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Support spare parts inventory and assist with maintenance-related projects
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Uphold WHS standards and contribute to a safe working environment
We may also commence interviewing prior to the closing date of the advertisement - So apply today.
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:
What You Require
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Recognised trade qualification
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Experience in a commercial laundry or similar industrial setting
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Strong judgement in prioritising maintenance tasks with minimal disruption
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Commitment to safety, respect, and positive workplace culture
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C Class Driver’s Licence essential
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Availability for morning/afternoon shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays
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Pre-employment medical required
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit the following:
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A response (no more than two pages) addressing the Professional, Technical, and Behavioural Skills outlined in the Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae.
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Contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
