Senior Building Systems Technician

Johnson County Government; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking a Senior Maintenance Specialist to oversee complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems across county facilities. You will lead maintenance crews, plan projects, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to keep critical infrastructure reliable.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience in building systems, plus strong leadership, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years' experience in building maintenance trades.
• Experience in HVAC diagnosis and repair; understanding of inter-operability of building systems.
• One additional year of related experience may substitute for education.
• Must pass criminal history screening and have a valid driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Performs more complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other craft and labor duties; completes work orders in the maintenance and repair of building critical components of integrated building systems; checks emergency systems; assists in diagnosis, performs repairs, and completes preventive maintenance duties on HVAC equipment and building infrastructure; reviews and understands building automation systems making less complex adjustments.
• Leads special projects including planning the project; completes inspections of facilities, buildings, equipment utility systems to identify needs, extent of services and equipment requirements; coordinates and assists maintenance crews in completing assignments; escorts vendors performing contracted services within secured areas; trains new crew members; ensures safety standards are met; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level.
• Repairs and maintains more complex tools, locking mechanisms, and equipment; maintains service records and monitors meter readings on equipment; assists in scheduling preventive maintenance; monitors inventory and stock requirements; assists in compiling, monitoring, reviewing, verifying operating costs, manpower needs, and budgetary requirements; prepares a variety of reports and maintains records to support data.
• Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment and attachments including: tractors, trucks, scissor lifts, boom truck, and snow removal equipment.
• Completes paperwork, work orders, timesheets, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Building Automation

Job description

Johnson County Government is seeking a Senior Maintenance Specialist to oversee complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems across county facilities. You will lead maintenance crews, plan projects, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to keep critical infrastructure reliable.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience in building systems, plus strong leadership, problem-solving, and documentation skills.