Skilled Trade Specialist III

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration is seeking a Skilled Trade Specialist III to maintain the Hanover Headquarters Complex and oversee maintenance teams. The role requires multiple skilled trades, ability to read drawings, and coordination with contractors.

Applicants must apply online through the MDOT careers portal. The position may involve overtime, hazardous materials awareness, and driver’s license requirements as part of daily operations at the Baltimore

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• 4 years of skilled trade experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding.
• Two years carpentry experience in commercial/government settings with ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Headquarters Complex facilities and grounds including emergency and routine duties.
• Lead the maintenance team in the absence of the supervisor and coordinate work with contractors and other SHA divisions.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Carpentry experience

Hand and power tool use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Grade 14 (7131) SP# 26-71-05

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration's (SHA)

Description

(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Skilled Trade Specialist III Grade 14 (7131) SP# 26-71-05 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Maintenance (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Skilled Trade Specialist III position.

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for maintaining the Headquarters Complex facility and grounds. The Hanover Complex consists of 7 buildings approximately 251,000 square feet on 26 acres of grounds. These activities include the responsibility for all emergency and routine complex duties. Also required is overseeing and coordinating activities with contractors, consultants, and other divisions within SHA.

This position is responsible for leading the maintenance team at the 707/211 Headquarters in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor II, in accordance with COMAR Title 09.17.01.03 and acts as a working team Leader on a day-to-day basis.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here MDOT Benefits Guide. “The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year.”

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing skilled trade work in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding, depending on the essential job functions performed by the specific position.

• Do you have two (2) years of carpentry experience in commercial or government settings, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans?
• Do you have two (2) years of experience with hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, and knowledgeable about carpentry techniques, materials, and building codes?
• Do you have two (2) years of experience accurately measuring, cutting, installing, and assembling structural components and performing framing, finishing, drywall, and cabinetry work, while adhering to OSHA safety standards?

Notes

• Additional work experience performing skilled trades work as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• A certificate from a vocational technical school with a major in one or more of the skilled trades as defined above may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in the skilled trades as defined above field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

During the probationary period, employees may be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated.

Special Requirements

• Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility and are subject to call-in. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements.
• Employees that work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as: asbestos, lead-based paint, or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and may be required to pass hazardous materials training and can wear a respirator.
• Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.
• Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and must sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

Employment Policies

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

Benefits

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152 Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

• Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Issue Date:

10/22/2026

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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