Skilled Trades Specialist IV

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Skilled Trade Specialist IV to join their team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS. The Skilled Trades Specialist IV is responsible for the daily uninterrupted operation of the Charles H. Hickey Jr. Center and handles maintenance duties such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing and preventative maintenance. The Skilled Trades Specialist IV may also handle new construction, installations, alterations, renovations, painting, repairs of facility equipment, electrical work and grounds maintenance/snow removal in order to maintain the facility, ensuring the safety and security of the youth and the staff at the Charles H. Hickey Center.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Structural framing, drywall installation and finishing
Knowledge of understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings
Building Maintenance

Responsibilities

Daily uninterrupted operation of the Charles H. Hickey Jr. Center.
Maintenance duties such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing and preventative maintenance.
New construction, installations, alterations, renovations, painting, repairs of facility equipment, electrical work and grounds maintenance/snow removal.
Personnel will be subject to respond to Emergencies after hour calls.
Safely operate and perform work from elevated equipment, including step ladders, extension ladders, scissor lifts, and articulating boom lifts.