Skilled Trade Specialist II - Carpenter
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
Career Services
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. This position is located at the Dundalk Marine Terminal.
MDOT’s Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 203-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining the nation’s supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. The Port is among the nation’s top ports for total cargo tonnage and cargo value, with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to the port.
Position General Role Description: MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Carpentry Professional to join its Operations Division as a Carpenter. Responsibilities include renovations, building inspections, graphic sign production/installation, locksmithing, and the installation/repair of beams, sea guards, man docks, doors, and cabinetry. This current vacancy is at the Dundalk Marine Terminal and reports directly to the Skilled Trade Supervisor I.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Creating and installing signs and banners.
Repairing, maintaining, and installing all types of doors and windows, including overhead garage doors.
Repairing wharves and sea guards at marine terminals.
Performing general building maintenance, such as roof, gutter, siding, and painting work.
Benefits
A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and coverage for replacement once per year.
All tools and equipment needed to perform the required work are 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.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience performing skilled trade work in the area of Carpentry.
Important Information for Applicants
Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; please provide complete and accurate information and include all relevant experience.
This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other relevant experience.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, list each position and the length of time held.
Notes on Experience and Substitutions
Additional work experience performing skilled trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
A vocational/technical certificate may substitute for one year of the general experience.
Military service experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Operation of motor vehicles is required; a Maryland driver’s license must be listed on the application. During probation, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements for Hazardous Materials may be required.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) may be required for unescorted access to MDOT MPA facilities; training and certification for permanent status may be required.
Additional Notes
Must be willing and available for duty at hours, day or night, as required to maintain continuous operation; call-in duties apply.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and may require medical testing and protective equipment such as respirators.
Essential Employee status may apply; pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing may be required per regulations.
Pre-employment checks may include background and reference checks.
Applicants outside the U.S. must provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a credential service.
Application Process Please apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes cannot be substituted for online applications. All applications must be received by 2/3/2026.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For education obtained outside the U.S., submit proof of equivalent American education as needed. The Maryland Port Administration is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Additional Information Issue Date: 1/22/2026. Address and phone are provided in the official posting. See MDOT and MDOT MD Port Administration websites for details.
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OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. This position is located at the Dundalk Marine Terminal.
MDOT’s Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 203-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining the nation’s supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. The Port is among the nation’s top ports for total cargo tonnage and cargo value, with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to the port.
Position General Role Description: MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Carpentry Professional to join its Operations Division as a Carpenter. Responsibilities include renovations, building inspections, graphic sign production/installation, locksmithing, and the installation/repair of beams, sea guards, man docks, doors, and cabinetry. This current vacancy is at the Dundalk Marine Terminal and reports directly to the Skilled Trade Supervisor I.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Creating and installing signs and banners.
Repairing, maintaining, and installing all types of doors and windows, including overhead garage doors.
Repairing wharves and sea guards at marine terminals.
Performing general building maintenance, such as roof, gutter, siding, and painting work.
Benefits
A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and coverage for replacement once per year.
All tools and equipment needed to perform the required work are 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.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience performing skilled trade work in the area of Carpentry.
Important Information for Applicants
Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; please provide complete and accurate information and include all relevant experience.
This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other relevant experience.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, list each position and the length of time held.
Notes on Experience and Substitutions
Additional work experience performing skilled trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
A vocational/technical certificate may substitute for one year of the general experience.
Military service experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Operation of motor vehicles is required; a Maryland driver’s license must be listed on the application. During probation, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements for Hazardous Materials may be required.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) may be required for unescorted access to MDOT MPA facilities; training and certification for permanent status may be required.
Additional Notes
Must be willing and available for duty at hours, day or night, as required to maintain continuous operation; call-in duties apply.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and may require medical testing and protective equipment such as respirators.
Essential Employee status may apply; pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing may be required per regulations.
Pre-employment checks may include background and reference checks.
Applicants outside the U.S. must provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a credential service.
Application Process Please apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes cannot be substituted for online applications. All applications must be received by 2/3/2026.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For education obtained outside the U.S., submit proof of equivalent American education as needed. The Maryland Port Administration is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Additional Information Issue Date: 1/22/2026. Address and phone are provided in the official posting. See MDOT and MDOT MD Port Administration websites for details.
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