Skilled Trade Specialist III Salary $53,808.00 - $86,322.00 Annually Location Baltimore City Job Type Full Time Job Number 7131-SHA-71-03-BD-1/25 Department State Highway Administration Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Skilled Trade Specialist III Grade 14 (7131) SP#25-71-03 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Maintenance is currently recruiting for a Skilled Trade Specialist III in Baltimore City. 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. Responsibilities include responding to all emergency and routine complex maintenance related duties. This position will oversee and coordinate maintenance related activities with contractors, consultants, and other divisions within SHA. The Skilled Trade Specialist will also maintain the operation of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, humidity control and other specialized systems for equipment in the federally regulated Office of Materials Technology labs, Maryland State Operations Center, and temporary location of Maryland’s Department of Emergency Management, which all require 24/7 monitoring ability to respond to ensure these programs do not suspend their state-wide and national responsibilities. 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 APEX Awards winner for the fourth consecutive year." Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following: + Knowledge and understanding of maintaining a facility and the grounds + Experience with emergency contracts and on-call contractors to verify scope of work being met 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. Licenses & Certifications Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Additional Information Special Requirements: This position will be designated as essential personnel and will be assigned a state issued pager and/or cell phone. TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd) (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. 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 ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. 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 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. 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: 1/14/2025 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. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate? + Yes + No 02 Do you have four (4) years of experience performing skilled trade work in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding? + Yes + No 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application. 04 Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland? + Yes + No 05 Did you provide your Driver's License information in the applicable fields of the application? If not, please be sure to include it in your application prior to submitting. + Yes + No Required Question Agency Maryland Department of Transportation Address See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------ Phone See Job Posting Website http://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email