Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-02687

State of Wyoming•Rawlins, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is hiring a Skilled Trades Specialist to perform general trades work and preventive maintenance across a correctional facility and its grounds. Working under the guidance of the Skilled Trades Supervisor, this position helps maintain a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff and inmates. Duties include repairs, routine upkeep, maintenance of facility systems and equipment, and assisting with snow removal. The role also involves supervising and training inmate work crews and coordinating with vendors and contractors as needed. The position may require rotating on-call coverage, including occasional night and weekend hours.

Requirements

Minimum qualification option: 2–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in skilled trades, with knowledge acquired at the Skilled Trades Assistant level.
Minimum qualification option: Associate's degree and 0–2 years of progressive work experience, typically in skilled trades, with knowledge acquired at the Skilled Trades Assistant level.
Knowledge of electrical diagnostics and applicable building codes.
Knowledge of power woodworking, metalworking, and masonry equipment.
Basic or journeyman-level knowledge and competency in relevant skilled-trade areas.
Knowledge of general construction and remodeling, including applicable building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of grades, kinds, and uses of various woods and wood products.
Knowledge of concrete masonry units and bricks, asphalt, and concrete repair.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to construction operations and vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance facilities.
Ability to meet the position's physical working conditions, including regular lifting or grasping of up to 50 pounds without assistance, climbing, walking and standing on cement floors, stair use, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequent speaking and hearing.
Computer literacy.
Successful applicants must pass a background/reference check before appointment.
Applicants must meet WDOC dress code standards.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with 2–4 years of progressive work experience in a skilled trade.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical duties, including replacing light bulbs and ballasts; repairing or replacing switches, controls, dialers, and other components; troubleshooting problems; and maintaining and operating emergency generators.
Perform general maintenance and plan, track, schedule, and carry out preventive maintenance on facility and property equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, remodel, design, and construct facility maintenance projects.
Plan, direct, assist, supervise, and inspect skilled and non-skilled inmate workers; train work crews in proper tool and equipment use.
Maintain fleet vehicles, equipment, and other mechanical systems.
Install, repair, and maintain heating, gas, refrigeration, boiler, and air-handling systems.
Assist with snow removal as needed.
Maintain tool control, accountability, and logs.
Maintain records using AIM maintenance management software.
Maintain water and sewer services, including pump stations, sewer lift stations, automated fire sprinkler systems, and irrigation systems.
Read and interpret mechanical, topographical, and electrical schematic drawings and maintenance manuals used to maintain and repair electronic equipment.
Conduct facility inspections and develop inspection schedules and timelines to ensure systems comply with federal, local, and environmental standards.
Work with and escort vendors and contractors as needed.
Work rotating on-call coverage, including occasional night and weekend hours.
Ensure adherence to Wyoming Department of Corrections policies and procedures.