Plumber (Skilled Trade Specialist III)

About the role

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is seeking a Skilled Trade Specialist III Plumber to join the Office of Facilities Maintenance at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. This position requires a Journey level or higher Plumber License issued by the Maryland State Board of Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve the work of outside plumbing contractors or in-house non-licensed plumbing staff.
• Carry out the full range of plumbing installation and repair work.
• Perform the same work as the crew, including rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Four years of experience working as a plumber.
• Journey level or higher Plumber License issued by the Maryland State Board of Plumbing.
• Additional work experience in plumbing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.
• Certification from a vocational-technical school with a major in plumbing may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.
• Military experience in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Licenses & Certifications: Journey or higher plumbing license required.

Skills

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Benefits

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules

Pay

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Schedule

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Notes

Additional work experience in the skilled trade of plumbing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. A certificate from a vocational-technical school with a major in plumbing may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must have or obtain an Airfield Operators Permit in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.03.01.04.
• Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility.
• Must maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
• May be required to undergo periodic medical testing and pass hazardous materials training.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.

Additional Information

Applicants who are considered for work at the Maryland Aviation Administration are subject to an extensive pre-employment security background check as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107. Employees must be 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.

To apply, you must complete a MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online. Resumes cannot be substituted for the MDOT employment application. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.