Maintenance Assistant

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Johnson County Government Department of Facilities Management is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep and operation of county facilities. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, learning new trade skills, and contributing to a team that keeps buildings, equipment, and public spaces safe and functional. The Maintenance Assistant provides a variety of support across maintenance, repairs, equipment operation, and special projects, offering opportunities to gain experience and grow within the facilities field. First review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025.

Responsibilities include:

Performs basic maintenance duties including painting, light plumbing, cleaning shop and equipment areas, and other miscellaneous maintenance; performs work of increasing difficulty and responsibility, to develop and improve skills; acquires knowledge of the common methods, materials, tools and equipment used within the trade.
• Repairs and maintains tools and equipment of a less complex nature; maintains service records and monitors standard meter readings on equipment; completes meeting room preparations, set-up, and clean-up.
• Assists skilled workers and keeps them supplied with materials and tools; assists with special projects, including commercial snow removal; escorts vendors performing contracted services within secured areas; assists with fire alarm testing.
• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) 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:

Previous related experience is 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.