Skilled Trade Specialist III

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The State Highway Administration in Baltimore is seeking a Skilled Trade Specialist III to maintain the Headquarters Complex facilities and grounds. This role leads the maintenance team in the supervisor's absence and coordinates with contractors and other SHA divisions.

Candidates should have four years of skilled-trade experience and the ability to read technical drawings. Maryland licensing and safety compliance are required; CDL may be needed for certain equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of skilled trade experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting or welding.
• Two years carpentry experience in commercial or government settings preferred with ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, construction equipment and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SHA Headquarters complex facilities and grounds (Hanover Complex ~ 251,000 sq ft on 26 acres).
• Oversee maintenance team in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor II and coordinate with contractors and other divisions.
• Ensure safety standards compliance, read and interpret technical drawings, and support emergency/ routine operations.
• Assist in scheduling work, equipment, and materials, and support pre-employment testing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

OSHA safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical certificate in skilled trades

Job description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Skilled Trade Specialist III

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

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Maintenance (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Skilled Trade Specialist III position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Selective Qualifications

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

1. Additional work experience performing skilled trades work as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. 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.
3. 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.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

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 (NACES) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (WES).

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date:

10/22/2026