SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST IV

Main Purpose of Job

Provide expert multi-trade maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance across Maryland National Guard facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and mission-ready buildings and infrastructure.

Position Duties

• Complete all customer service requests and work orders.
• Perform advanced carpentry, masonry, and painting.
• Perform HVAC services.
• Perform plumbing services.
• Cookordination with vendors and contractors.
• Provide direction and training to lower-level Skilled Trades personnel.
• 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: Five years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of HVAC and plumbing experience.
• At least 5 years of masonry, carpentry, and painting experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and training lower-level trades personnel.
• At least 5 years overseeing large or complex maintenance projects and providing troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.

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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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.

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.
• 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
  219 29th Division Street, Room B10
  Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For Questions

• 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.