SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST II (Readiness Center Support Tech)

Introduction

The\r\nMaryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill our Skilled\r\nTrades Specialist II position. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with\r\ngreat benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and\r\nopportunities for professional growth!\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is Emergency Essential.\r\n

GRADE

12\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

6526 Sykesville Rd\r\nSykesville, MD 21784\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide 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.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Positions duties include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n��� Complete all customer\r\nservice requests and work orders.�\r\n��� Perform advanced\r\ncarpentry, masonry, plastering and finishing.�\r\n��� Plan, estimate, and\r\noversee large or complex maintenance projects.�\r\n��� Coordinate with\r\nvendors and other trades.�\r\n��� Interpret and work\r\nfrom blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics�\r\n��� Conduct routine\r\ninspections and diagnostics on infrastructure systems.�\r\n��� Ensure compliance with\r\nsafety codes, environmental standards, and security procedures. \r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency\r\ncertificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Three years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNote:�\r\n1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. 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.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 3\r\nyears of HVAC experience.\r\nAt least 3 years\r\nof Plumbing experience.�\r\nAt least 3\r\nyears of Electrical experience.�\r\nAt least 3\r\nyears interpreting and working from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment\r\nschematics.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require the ability to pass a\r\nState & Federal background check to access military facilities within the\r\nstate of Maryland and to obtain a CAC card.�The ability to obtain and\r\nmaintain this access to the facility and CAC card is a condition of employment\r\nfor this position. �\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\r\nthat you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� We\r\nwill not consider the information submitted after this date.\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes\r\nwill not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSuccessful\r\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and\r\nplaced on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.� This list\r\nwill be used by the hiring agency to select employees.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor\r\neducation obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American\r\neducation as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must\r\naccompany the application.\r\n

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not\r\nsubject to Bargaining MOU's.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State\r\nof Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health\r\ninsurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\n\r\n\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK\r\nFOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify\r\nfor additional�bonus points towards certification.\r\nA copy of your proof\r\nof�eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and\r\ncompletely verified before�Veterans’�Credit is approved.\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT\r\nUNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION�\r\n\r\n\r\nOnline�application process\r\nis�STRONGLY�preferred. If you are unable to apply�online, you\r\nmay submit a paper application to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Military Department\r\nState Personnel�Office�\r\n29th Division Street, Room\r\nB10��\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201-2288\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor\r\nquestions regarding this recruitment, please contact�Kira Williams at\r\nKira.williams2@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer Maryland is�committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting�employees who are reflective�of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n