NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Skilled Trade Specialist II (4804) - Life Safety
Baltimore City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation, which oversees the Maryland Port Administration. The Skilled Trade Specialist II will be responsible for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and replacing life safety equipment across MPA terminals, ensuring the functionality of fire protection and life safety systems.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform inspection, preventative maintenance, and repairs as they relate to fire protection and life safety systems
Respond to emergency calls 24/7, such as fire sprinkler problems and alarm calls and take necessary actions to correct the problem including resetting tripped sprinkler systems as well as clearing monitoring system trouble alerts
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults on various fire protection and life safety systems
Service, inspect, test, repair and maintain components of the fire suppression system
Perform minor repairs on sprinkler systems to keep them in service
Prepares preliminary cost estimates for new installations, modifications, equipment, or contractual services
Evaluates the feasibility of repairing or replacing equipment and systems to advise administrative superiors
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Three (3) years of experience performing skilled trade work in the area of plumbing
One (1) year of the required experience must include performing skilled trade work (inspection, preventative maintenance, corrective/emergency repairs, etc.) in regard to fire protection and life safety systems, such as sprinkler systems (sprinkler technician), emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and backflow devices
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
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
Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration facilities
Benefits
A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside the covered options).
All tools and equipment needed to perform the required work is provided by the MPA.
All costs associated with the CDL license requirements during the probationary period are covered by the MPA.
Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.
Healthcare
Dental
Long term disability
Flexible work schedules
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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