SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST III

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.

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.
• Provide direction and training to lower-level personnel.
• Install, repair and maintain locks, hardware, and access systems.
• Carry out 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: Four 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.

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.

Selection Process

• Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

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

• Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans' Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans' Credit is approved.
• Please DO NOT submit unsolicited documentation.
• The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:
• Maryland Military Department
  State Personnel Office
  29th Division Street, Room B10
  Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

Contact Information

• For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov.
• TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.