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SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST IV

Recruitment #26-001972-0002

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Introduction

The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill our Skilled Trades Specialist IV position. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth!

This position is Emergency Essential and will work on a compressed work schedule Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am- 5pm.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

3727 Putty Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21236

Main Purpose of Job

Provide expert multi-trade maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance across Maryland National Guard facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and mission-ready buildings and infrastructure. This position performs advanced work in at least two skilled trades (e.g., HVAC/ electrical/plumbing/carpentry/locksmith/welding), executes complex diagnostics, and completes projects in accordance with State and national codes, safety, standards, and agency procedures. Work supports MMD readiness, occupant safety, and continuity of operations.

POSITION DUTIES

Positions duties included, but are not limited to:

· Complete all customer service requests and work orders. 
· Perform advanced carpentry, masonry, and painting. 
· Perform HVAC services. · Perform plumbing services. 
· Coordinate with vendors and contractors.   
· Provide direction and training to lower-level Skilled Trades personnel. 
· Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics on infrastructure systems.
· Ensure compliance with safety codes, environmental standards, and security procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work. 

Note: 
1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 
 
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher, as a non-commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance management specialty codes in utility systems repair, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of HVAC and plumbing experience
At least 5 years of masonry, carpentry, and painting experience. 
At least 5 years of experience leading and training lower-level trades personnel. 
At least 5 years overseeing large or complex maintenance projects and providing troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland and to obtain a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facility and CAC card is a condition of employment for this position.  

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit is approved.
 
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:
Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
219 29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov.      

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.   


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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