"We have four home games on the trot and it's vital that we capitalise on them," Jones said.
"We have had a very tough programme and it's never easy to come to Ashton Gate and get a result. We had to show great spirit and I thought we deserved our equaliser.
"When games come so quickly together you need a strong squad so I was delighted that all three of our substitutes made an impact.
"It was a typical derby game with few clear-cut chances for either side. I felt we had the better of the first half and Bristol probably edged the second without casing our keeper too many problems."
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson admitted the goal was like a kick in the stomach.
"When you concede that late in the game it's always a sickener and this was a vital match for both clubs," he said.
"We can take consolation from the fact that we played well and we are still very much in the shake-up as far as the play-offs are concerned.
"I'm sorry that Nicky Maynard is not going home on a high because his goal was worthy of winning any game.
"When his confidence is high he is a very good finisher and he couldn't' have caught that shot any sweeter.
"Everyone is disappointed in our dressing room, but the players will be back in on Tuesday and we will lift them ahead of our trip to Queens Park Rangers at the weekend. There is a lot still to play for."