Skilled TRADE Specialist II - Plumbing

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** Open to All Qualified Candidates**

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 205-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers.

As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United States with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to the port.

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MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Skilled Trade Specialist with experience in the area of Plumbing to join the Facility Maintenance Division. The primary responsibility of this position includes the maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel, repair, and diagnosis of various plumbing related distribution systems, the respective equipment and fixtures as well as infrastructure for these systems to minimize the impact on movement of cargo across our various marine terminals while adhering to all applicable local, state, and federal codes and guidelines.

• Install and repair circulating pumps, sanitary ejector systems, sewage systems, sprinkler systems, and waste disposal systems.
• Install and repair showers, sinks, spigots, toilets, urinals, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, and post indicator valves.
• Ensures the availability of hot and cold-water supplies.
• Caulks and packs various fittings.
• Inspects and performs preventative maintenance of plumbing, and other related tools and equipment.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary to carry out the day-to-day maintenance and repairs to various sheds and buildings.
• May fabricate and install form in underground water stations such as potable water pits, storm drains, and storm banks.

The current vacancy exists at the Dundalk Marine Terminal. This position reports directly to a Skilled Trade Supervisor in the Facility Maintenance Division.

• A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside the covered options).
• All tools and equipment needed to perform the required work is provided by the MPA.
• All costs associated with the CDL license requirements during the probationary period are covered by the MPA.
• Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
• Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.

Education:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience performing skilled trade work in the area of plumbing.