Skilled Trade Specialist I

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for a contractual Skilled Trade Specialist I in Baltimore City. This position serves as SHA’s Skilled Trade Specialist I in a contractual capacity for the Facility Maintenance Division at the Headquarters complex, consisting of two connecting buildings, totaling 12 floors approximately 236,000 square feet. This entails both routine and emergency maintenance operations and troubleshooting in areas of electrical such as breaker panel, receptacles, and light fixtures; plumbing such as flushometers, faucets, toilet back-ups, and floor and sink drains; and HVAC such as Package Terminal Air Conditioners, and rooftop and window units. Also required is coordinating activities with contractors, consultants and other divisions and districts in SHA’s systems.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years (2) of experience performing skilled trade work in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding, depending on the essential job functions performed by the specific position.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility and are subject to call-in.
Must maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements.
May be required to undergo periodic medical testing and pass hazardous materials training and wear a respirator if working with or exposed to hazardous materials (asbestos, lead-based paint, or chromium).
May be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

During the probationary period, employees may be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated.
The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Routine and emergency maintenance operations and troubleshooting in areas of electrical (breaker panel, receptacles, light fixtures)
Routine and emergency maintenance operations and troubleshooting in areas of plumbing (flushometers, faucets, toilet back-ups, floor and sink drains)
Routine and emergency maintenance operations and troubleshooting in areas of HVAC (Package Terminal Air Conditioners, rooftop and window units)
Coordinating activities with contractors, consultants and other divisions and districts in SHA’s systems.