Journeyman Electrician 2025-01557

State of Wyoming • Cheyenne, WY

203d

About The Position

The Department of Administration & Information is seeking a Journeyman Electrician. This position is responsible for performing skilled journey-level electrical work in state-owned and leased buildings. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems, contributing to a well-maintained, functional, and comfortable environment for state employees, visitors, and the general public.

Requirements

• Journeyman's Electrician License.
• As required by the licensing board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic electrical, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and welding theory.
• Knowledge of the application of electrical and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of the electrical trade's tools, materials, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of state and federal electrical codes.
• Knowledge of safety work standards, electrical theory, thermal imaging and vibration analysis theory, electrical construction and maintenance practices, electrical materials and products, fire alarm systems, motor controls, emergency power systems, and power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment, generators, UPS, HVAC, fire alarms, security systems, and controllers.
• Program and troubleshoot control systems to resolve issues or adjust operating programs.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment (motors, drives, starters, breakers, panels, fuses, disconnects).
• Collaborate with technicians to test and repair fire suppression systems and HVAC/R equipment.
• Repair or replace security system hardware (card readers, door strikes, cameras, sensors).
• Replace bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and specialized electrical components.
• Review and repair electrical designs, installations, and circuits (interior/exterior).
• Repair power distribution, transformers, generators, and other electrical components.
• Monitor and adjust electrical systems to balance loads.
• Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Building Code (IBC) standards.
• Access and update work orders on a tablet daily.
• Plan, estimate, and commission new electrical systems and renovations, including balancing three-phase loads.
• Read electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Analyze test data and perform calculations to diagnose and correct issues.
• Use electrical test instruments to assess power requirements and availability.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and optional Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Pension Plan with a state contribution.
• Optional 457B plan with a state contribution.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, including 9 paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed