Skilled TRADES Specialist II Readiness Center Support Tech

Introduction

The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill our Skilled Trades Specialist II position. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position is Emergency Essential and will work on a compressed work schedule Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am- 5pm.

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1035 York Rd
Towson, Md 21204

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.

• Complete all customer service requests and work orders.
• Perform advanced carpentry, masonry, plastering and finishing.
• Plan, estimate, and oversee large or complex maintenance projects.
• Coordinate 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

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.

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams liams
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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.