SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST II

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides journey-level skilled trades support (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, and welding) to maintain safe, code-compliant, and fully operational Maryland National Guard facilities statewide. This role directly supports mission readiness by ensuring building systems operate reliably, preventative maintenance is performed on schedule, and emergent repairs are resolved swiftly to keep training and operations uninterrupted.

Position Duties

• Complete all customer service requests and work orders.
• Perform advanced carpentry, masonry, plastering and finishing.
• Plan, estimate, and oversee large or complex maintenance projects.
• Cookordinate with vendors and other trades.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics on infrastructure systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, environmental standards, and security procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.
• Note: 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.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of HVAC experience.
• At least 3 years of Plumbing experience.
• At least 3 years of Electrical experience.
• At least 3 years interpreting and working from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• 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.

Special Requirements

• This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland and to obtain a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facility and CAC card is a condition of employment for this position.

Bargaining Unit Status

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Further Instructions

• Click on a link below to apply for this position:
• Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
• View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Apply via Paper Application.