Skilled Trade Specialist II - Life Safety

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore City, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA), a transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation, is seeking a Skilled Trade Specialist with experience in fire protection and life safety systems for its Facility Maintenance Division. The position is based at the Dundalk Marine Terminal and reports directly to a Skilled Trade Supervisor in the Facility Maintenance Division.

The primary responsibility is to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and, when needed, replace life safety equipment located throughout MPA terminals, including sprinkler systems, emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and backflow devices. The role includes emergency response and may require duty at various hours, day or night, to maintain continuous facility operations.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a high school equivalency certificate; additional relevant skilled-trade work experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing.
• At least one year of the required experience must involve skilled-trade work on fire protection and life safety systems, including inspection, preventative maintenance, or corrective/emergency repairs.
• Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland and provide the license number and expiration date on the application.
• Obtain and maintain a Maryland Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License during the probationary period, depending on the equipment operated.
• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card during the probationary period.
• Be willing and available to work at hours required to maintain continuous facility operations and be subject to call-in.
• Maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
• Comply with applicable OSHA standards and use required personal protective equipment.
• Meet grooming, safety, and physical standards necessary for safe and effective use of PPE, including respirator fit requirements where applicable.
• Sign and comply with policies and procedures for Essential Employee status.

Nice To Haves

• A vocational technical school certificate with a major in one or more skilled trades may substitute for one year of general experience.
• Qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair or construction and engineering skilled-trade specialties may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, perform preventative maintenance on, and repair fire protection and life safety systems.
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7, including sprinkler problems and alarm calls; take corrective action such as resetting tripped sprinkler systems and clearing monitoring system trouble alerts.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults on fire protection and life safety systems.
• Service, inspect, test, repair, and maintain fire suppression system components.
• Perform minor sprinkler system repairs to keep systems in service.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for new installations, modifications, equipment, or contractual services.
• Evaluate whether equipment and systems should be repaired or replaced and advise administrative superiors.

Benefits

• High-quality work boots are provided at no out-of-pocket cost, with replacement coverage once per year for covered options.
• Tools and equipment needed for the work are provided by MPA.
• MPA covers costs associated with CDL requirements during the probationary period.
• Continued training and development is provided.
• Tuition reimbursement is available under MPA procedures and TSHRS policy.
• MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED