Job Description

Posting number: 7887-MDTA-10/2026

Department: Maryland Transportation Authority

Job classification: FACILITY MAINT TECH I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Maintenance

Summary

INTERVIEW AND HIRE POSITION

(All eligible candidates will be invited to interview based upon standardized MDTA organizational criteria.)

***Please scroll to the bottom of this announcement to review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)***

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: This is the entry-level of maintenance and construction work on facilities such as bridges, buildings, bulkheads, highways, parking areas, piers, railroads, ramps, roads, taxiways, tunnels, or adjacent areas of the MDTA. Employees utilize tools, operate motorized equipment, and perform manual tasks essential to the upkeep and appearance of a facility. Employees work independently or as members of a crew.

This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion, which is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDTA building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work at high elevations or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground.

Employees in this position receive guidance from a Facility Maintenance Technician IV or other designated official and general supervision from a Facility Maintenance Supervisor I or other designated official.

This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the MDTA in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Charles, and Prince George's counties.

This position will serve a 12-month probationary period.

Employees in this class are considered “Essential Employees” and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

Additionally, the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification is part of a proficiency progression series. After all required benchmarks are met and certifications are passed, the employee may be advanced to the Facility Maintenance Technician II and Facility Maintenance Technician III classifications. This results in significant growth both monetarily and in the level of duties performed.

Examples of duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: None.

***Note: All applications must include the Driver's License number, state of issue, and expiration date. Applications without this information will be disqualified.***

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. 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, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Qualifications

1. Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification are assigned duties which require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
2. During the probationary period, the employee will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated, that must be maintained for continued employment. This includes obtaining and maintaining a valid US DOT Medical Card (or MVA-issued waiver) every two years. Note: Employees must meet all Department of Budget and Management policies required for operation of State-owned vehicles to continue employment.
3. Candidates and promotional employees hired into the Facility Maintenance Technician I, II and III levels must satisfy the employing administration’s training and certification program requirements during the probationary period.
4. Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I, II and III classifications must satisfy the employing administration’s training and certification program requirements to be eligible for advancement to higher levels.
5. Employees seeking transfer to another administration must satisfy that administration's training and certification program requirements.

Supplemental information

1. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance on high structures and in cramped quarters in tunnels, underground and in buildings.
2. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link at their own expense for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
3. Employees who 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, pass hazardous materials training and have the ability to wear a respirator.
4. Employees in these classifications are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
5. 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.
6. Employees in this classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

All applications must be received by 10/15/2026.

NOTES:

All offers of employment will be conditioned on the result of a medical examination by the agency physician to determine the candidate’s ability to perform essential job-related tasks. If you are the selected candidate, you will need to take the FMT Physical Performance Program assessment. This will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. The assessment will involve climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Please be advised that 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. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the 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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number: 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 10/1/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: How will I be contacted about my application status?

ANSWER: All communication regarding your application will be sent via email only to the address listed on your application. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address is accurate and to regularly monitor your inbox, including spam or junk folders. Due to the volume of applications received, individual status updates cannot be provided unless you are selected to move forward.

QUESTION: Do I need a CDL to apply or be hired?

ANSWER: No. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required at the time of application or hire. However, during the probationary period, employees will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B CDL (depending on the equipment operated), along with a valid U.S. DOT Medical Card (or MVA-issued waiver). Failure to obtain or maintain the required CDL and medical certification may result in separation from employment.

QUESTION: I’ve applied, now what?

ANSWER: You will be contacted to interview if you have met the minimum requirements for the position and if there are any current or projected vacancies in the locations you indicated you would like to be considered for.

QUESTION: I’ve applied but haven’t received an interview yet. When will I be interviewed?

ANSWER: You will be interviewed if you meet the minimum requirements for the position and there are any current or projected vacancies in the areas you indicated you would like to be considered for. Since this recruitment is for all MDTA facilities, some facilities may not have vacancies at the time of application.

QUESTION: I’ve interviewed, now what?

ANSWER: If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted and provided with next steps, which may include a background investigation and medical screening through Concentra. Completion of these steps does not guarantee an immediate job offer, as offers are contingent upon vacancy availability in the locations you selected.

QUESTION: I can't make it to/missed my Concentra appointment. What should I do?

ANSWER: Contact the Concentra location directly where your appointment was scheduled to be conducted. Also, inform the HR representative who you worked with to schedule your appointment.

QUESTION: I’ve completed everything and still haven’t received a job offer. Should I be concerned?

ANSWER: Several factors can affect the timing of a job offer, including:

• Background investigation still in progress
• No current vacancies in the facility locations you selected
• Pending or additional medical evaluations identified during screening
• Staffing or operational needs changing at the facility level

Candidates remain eligible for 6 months and may be contacted when a suitable vacancy becomes available.

QUESTION: How long will I wait for a start date?

ANSWER: This is largely dependent on what facilities have current vacancies and how quickly you complete all the steps of the recruitment process. It is critical that you quickly schedule any fingerprinting or medical screenings and return all paperwork as soon as you can.