Skilled Trades Specialist III

Job Description

SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST III

Recruitment #26-001964-0001

Department

MIL Air Operations and Maintenance

Date Opened

7/1/2026 10:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline

7/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$54,886.00 - $84,995.00/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

HR Analyst

Kira Williams

Work Location

Baltimore County

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Introduction

The
Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill our Skilled
Trades Specialist III 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.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

3727
Putty Hill Ave
Baltimore,
MD 21236

Main Purpose of Job

Perform advanced journey- level skilled trades work (carpentry, masonry, painting, and locksmithing) across Maryland National Guard facilities statewide. The position supports mission readiness by ensuring all systems are maintained safely, efficiently and in compliance with State, Federal and local building codes. This role provides technical expertise, field leadership, and high-level troubleshooting for complex building systems and preventative maintenance programs.

POSITION DUTIES

Positions duties included, but
not limited to:

· Complete all customer
service requests and work orders.
· Perform advanced
carpentry, masonry, plastering and finishing.
· Plan, estimate, and
oversee large or complex maintenance projects.
· Provide direction and
training to lower-level personnel.
· Install, repair and
maintain locks, hardware, and access systems.
· Conduct routine
inspections and diagnostics on infrastructure systems.
· Ensure compliance with
safety codes, environmental standards, and security procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency
certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.
Note:
1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
2. 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require the ability to pass a
State & 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please
make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show
that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We
will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and
placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list
will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For
education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American
education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must
accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not
subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

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.

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FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT
UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Online application process
is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you
may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department
State Personnel Office
29th Division Street, Room
B10
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at
Kira.williams2@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland
Relay

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

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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Supplemental Questionnaire and
Application NOW using the Internet.

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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire
here.

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You may also download and complete the Paper Application
here.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency
certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.
Note:
1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
2. 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require the ability to pass a
State & 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please
make sure that you provide sufficient information on your