Senior Maintenance Specialist

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

Senior Maintenance Specialist

Location: US-KS-Shawnee

ID: 2026-3983

Category: Facilities and Custodial

Benefits Category: Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)

Remote: No

Salary Min: USD $26.19/Hr.

Salary Max: USD $35.43/Hr.

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday 7:00am - 330pm

Driving Status: Occasional (less than 5%)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Job Description

• 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, preforms 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years' experience in building maintenance trades to include: electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems in a commercial setting and three (3) years' experience in HVAC diagnosis and repair with an understanding of inter-operability of building systems are required. One (1) additional year of related experience may substitute for education. Must pass a thorough criminal history screening and have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Vo-Tech or Associate's degree in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Building Automation and Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or equivalent are preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%

Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises.

Lifting weight: 50 lbs.

On call/stand‑by work required.

Weather essential: Department Essential

Uniform Required

Wearing of goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves and other PPE as required.

Position is required to respond to requests for emergency and afterhours work which will require work when the facility is closed (e.g. holiday, weekends, nights). This work will require overtime as needed.

Physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and /or endurance.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.