Skilled Trades Specialist III

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill our Skilled Trades Specialist III 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 13 LOCATION OF POSITION 3727 Putty Hill Ave Baltimore, MD 21236 Main Purpose of Job Perform advanced journey- level skilled trades work (carpentry, masonry, painting, and locksmithing) across Maryland National Guard facilities statewide. The position supports mission readiness by ensuring all systems are maintained safely, efficiently and in compliance with State, Federal and local building codes. This role provides technical expertise, field leadership, and high-level troubleshooting for complex building systems and preventative maintenance programs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Four years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.
Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
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.
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.
Ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland and to obtain a CAC card.

Responsibilities

Complete all customer service requests and work orders.
Perform advanced carpentry, masonry, plastering and finishing.
Plan, estimate, and oversee large or complex maintenance projects.
Provide direction and training to lower-level personnel.
Install, repair and maintain locks, hardware, and access systems.
Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics on infrastructure systems.
Ensure compliance with safety codes, environmental standards, and security procedures.