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State of Maryland · 2 weeks ago

SKILLED TRADES SPECIALIST IV

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives and creating safer communities. They are seeking a Skilled Trades Specialist IV who will be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Alfred D. Noyes Children’s Center, handling various maintenance duties including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance and repairs for all building systems to maintain the facility

Installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems

Performing maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment and fixtures

Performs road repair and walkways

Applying plaster to walls and ceilings, repairing damaged surfaces and performing concrete work on various structures

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting

Operates central air conditioning plants and equipment, conducts safety inspections of boilers and provides oversight to the cleaning, repair and maintenance of furnaces and boilers

Providing year-round outside grounds maintenance for DJS facilities to maintain a safe and properly manicured property

Assisting in the relocation of furniture and other equipment necessary to provide the proper environment of occupants at various buildings

Carries out repairs to buildings as a Skilled Trades Specialist IV. Exhibits the ability to interpret and analyze specific instructions provided by the supervising Maintenance Supervisor IV for minor repairs

Performs the Preventive Maintenance plan as instructed for the facility plant operation in accordance with all required repairs

Performs all responsibilities assigned by the supervising Maintenance Supervisor IV; exhibits skills necessary to operate all maintenance tools

Performs emergency repairs

Performs functions as related to Logistics Control

Performs proper operation of all State owned vehicles and ground equipment in accordance with all DJS policies

Daily record keeping to ensure compliance with DJS and ACA standards

Responds to the facility when instructed to complete repairs and for weather related facility operations

Qualification

HVACPlumbingElectrical workPreventive maintenanceGrounds maintenanceConstruction experienceBuilding codes knowledgeSupervisory skillsRecord keepingSafety inspectionsMentoring skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate

Five years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work

Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Possess a current license as a Master Electrician or other appropriate electrician license from a local board or from the Maryland State Board of Master Electricians, if performing electrical work

Possess a Maryland Journeyman/Gas Fitter License, if performing work as a plumber

Preferred

Experience in grounds maintenance

Experience overseeing a complex repair or renovation project by ensuring that the work met safety codes and state regulations, stayed on budget, and was completed on time

Experience staying current with changes in building codes, OSHA standards, and trade-specific regulations

Experience mentoring or supervising lower-level technicians