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.

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6526 Sykesville Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784

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. The 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.

Note:

Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Candidates may also 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 may be assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

This position requires the ability to pass a state and 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.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.