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SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST II

State of Maryland - MIL Administrative Headquarters
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

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.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position will travel between two work locations.

1. 5115 Riggs Rd
Gaithersburg, MD

2. 350 Hahn Rd
Westminster, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position provide 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. This role 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.

POSITION DUTIES

Positions duties include, but are 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.
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 interpreting and working from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

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.

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.

CLICK ON THIS LINK 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.

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