Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Capital Linen Service (CLS)

Location: Mitchell, ACT
Classification: CLS 6 | Status: Casual | Hours: Up to 38 per week

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join the Capital Linen Service (CLS) team in Mitchell on a casual basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this hands-on role supports our laundry operations by ensuring equipment and facilities are safe, reliable, and efficient through effective reactive and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance duties as directed.
• Investigate equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, recommend and complete repairs.
• Escalate major breakdowns or risks to the Maintenance Manager and coordinate repairs with internal and external contractors.
• Conduct routine inspections, report issues, and recommend improvements.
• Complete all work in accordance with CLS policies, WHS requirements, and industry best practice.
• Accurately update maintenance management systems (MEX) and provide reports on equipment status and outstanding tasks.
• Support maintenance projects and assist in spare parts inventory management.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative team culture.

What You Require

Essential:

• Recognised trade or tertiary qualification in a mechanical or electrical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment, ideally within a commercial laundry or similar industrial operation.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Tickets or licences in any of the following: Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, Confined Space, Asbestos Awareness, or Forklift operation.
  (Training may be provided for the right candidate.)

Work Environment

This is a physically active role involving climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 10kg). Work may occasionally take place at heights, in confined spaces, or in noisy or warm environments. Uniforms and PPE are provided and required at all times.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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