Skilled Trades Specialist II

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports state and local government agencies, local non‑profit organizations, and the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management, real estate, and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for state buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the state procurement process.

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Grade: 12

Office of Facilities Management
36 Antietam Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

This position is the front‑line employee responsible for the safe and efficient operation of essential state office buildings operated by the Department of General Services. The position performs the daily work necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all building systems and equipment found in office buildings, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and any other systems required for the safe and effective operation of modern office structures.

• Operate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other critical and safety components within design parameters of equipment.
• Identify potential issues using handheld temperature, vibration, and sonic sensing tools, and verify readings are properly uploaded into CMMS database. Access CMMS records to help diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to requests for building repairs. Restore equipment to proper operation. Identify the need for additional building trades support and communicate with the building manager for authorization to obtain assistance. Coordinate with contractors to perform work requiring outside expertise.
• Replace filters, belts, hoses and other consumables. Inspect building components to identify potential issues and prevent emergency repairs. Track maintenance schedules and ensure work is done to industry standards.
• Perform other building maintenance work as assigned, which may include repair and replacement of fixtures, hardware, lighting, ceiling and floor coverings; operation and maintenance of motorized and electrical equipment and tools; grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sidewalks and parking lots; containment of spills and leaks to prevent injury and damage.

• 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.
• Notes:
  • 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.

One (1) year of experience working with automated work order systems.

• Skilled trades experience working in a commercial building setting.
• Professional training, union certification or completion of a certified/accredited training program in a skilled trade, apprenticeship program, or vocational school.

• 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.
• Employees in this classification who perform electrical work and are assigned to facilities that mandate licensed electricians must possess a current license as a Master Electrician or other appropriate electrician license from a local board or from the Maryland State Board of Master Electricians, 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202‑3651.
• Employees in this classification who perform work as a plumber must possess a Maryland…