Skilled Trades Specialist Ii

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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• 5115 Riggs Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
• 350 Hahn Rd, Westminster, MD

This position provides 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. It 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 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 of interpreting and working from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

Employees may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Those duties require possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Maryland.

Requires the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland and to obtain a CAC card. Maintaining this access and CAC card is a condition of employment.

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.

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