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Skilled Trade Specialist I

Maryland Department of Transportation
$51,580.00 - $79,673.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Frederick
Feb 13, 2026
Description Skilled Trade Specialist I (Grade 12) Job Specific Recruitment This is a job specific recruitment and is open to individuals who meet the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this MVA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is seeking a dynamic, progressive candidate with a focus on delivering customer service for the position of Skilled Trade Specialist I. The Skilled Trade Specialist I is responsible for the effective completion of day-to-day work assignments and ensuring that MVA buildings statewide are maintained. Maintenance would include work on Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, and plumbing systems with the purpose of keeping them safe and in proper working condition according to the codes and regulations governing such systems. Responsibilities include: Installing pictures, bulletin boards, dry erase boards, tv's, plaques, clocks, shelves, banners, signs, and cabinets Moving desks, file cabinets, modular furniture, installing doors, making copies of keys, replacing ceiling tiles, installing dropped ceilings, repairing cabinets, hardware, setting up tables and chairs for special events Cleaning sidewalks and grounds, dump and remove trash and recycling inside and outside of the buildings Painting offices, stairways, floors, parking lines and installing and replacing floor tile Performing snow removal, repairing, and maintaining snow equipment. Documenting snow removal operations Installing door windows, door hardware, locks, drywall, studs, baseboards, floor tile, molding etc. Maintenance and care of tools and special equipment Replacing fluorescent, LED lights and emergency lights This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. Employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work on equipment located on high poles or other elevated locations, and/or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency call back procedures, twenty-four hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancies currently exist at the Frederick Branch (Frederick County). The eligible list produced from this recruitment may be utilized to fill other Skilled Trade Specialist I vacancies within MVA in other counties. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing skilled trade work in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or HVAC. Notes: 1. Additional work experience performing skilled trades 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 1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application. 2. 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. 3. Employees at the Maryland Aviation Administration must have or obtain an Airfield Operators Permit in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.03.01.04, Control of Vehicular Traffic on the Air Operations Area, prior to permanent appointment. 4. The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification. 5. Applicants who are considered for work at the Maryland Aviation Administration are subject to an extensive pre-employment security background check as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and must sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status. Additional Information To Apply: Submit a DTS-1 application online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd. The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Employment dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. 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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719. 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/). The MVA 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. The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA 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. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer Issued: 2/9/2026