Skilled Trade Specialist III

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration’s Office of Maintenance in Baltimore City is recruiting a Skilled Trade Specialist III to maintain the Headquarters Complex facility and grounds. The Hanover Complex includes seven buildings totaling approximately 251,000 square feet on 26 acres. The role handles emergency and routine complex duties and oversees and coordinates activities with contractors, consultants, and other SHA divisions. The employee leads the maintenance team at the 707/211 Headquarters when the Maintenance Supervisor II is absent, in accordance with COMAR Title 09.17.01.03, and acts as a working team leader on a day-to-day basis. This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications; the eligible-candidate list may also be used for future vacancies in this classification.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate, or qualify for an allowed substitution.
Have four years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmithing, masonry, painting, or welding, depending on the position’s essential job functions, or qualify for an allowed substitution.
Have two years of carpentry experience in commercial or government settings, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
Have two years of experience with hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment, and knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, and building codes.
Have two years of experience measuring, cutting, installing, and assembling structural components; performing framing, finishing, drywall, and cabinetry work; and adhering to OSHA safety standards.
Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
Be willing and available to work at required hours, day or night, be subject to call-in, and maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
If required based on the equipment operated, obtain and maintain a Maryland Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License during the probationary period.
Be able to undergo required hazardous-materials training and medical testing, and wear a respirator if working with or potentially exposed to specified hazardous materials.
Demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters if required.
Submit to pre-employment drug testing and substance-abuse testing applicable to this classification.
Sign and agree to policies and procedures relating to Essential Employee status.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Headquarters Complex facility and grounds.
Perform emergency and routine complex duties.
Oversee and coordinate activities with contractors, consultants, and other SHA divisions.
Lead the maintenance team at the 707/211 Headquarters in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor II.
Act as a working team leader on a day-to-day basis.