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Skilled Trades Specialist 2024-03119

State of Wyoming
Full-time
On-site
Lusk, Wyoming, United States
$24.78 - $24.78 USD hourly
Cybersecurity

Description and Functions

 


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Skilled Trades Specialist who is an integral member of our team at the Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk, WY. This position is responsible for various general trades and preventive maintenance functions throughout a prison facility and property.  In addition, this position will be responsible for the repairs and upkeep of the facility in all trade areas and is under the supervision of the Skilled Trades Manager. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, take initiative, have excellent time management and prioritization skills, and have familiarity with security cameras, electronics, and door-locking systems.
 
Apply today if you are ready for a new career with a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, and career growth opportunities!
 

Human Resource Contact: Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Responsible for electrical duties including: replacing light bulbs and ballasts, repairing or replacing switches, controls, dialers, and other electrical components, troubleshooting and locating problems, maintaining/operating emergency generators, and recommending design parameters of new service.
  • Performs locksmith duties from ordinary office door locks to extremely sophisticated electronically operated high-security magnetic locks.
  • Accomplishes the vast majority of troubleshooting, repair, remodeling, design, and construction of state facility maintenance; prepares bid specifications and determines the most cost-effective method of accomplishing repairs and projects.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of all vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, heavy equipment, diesel generators, and other mechanical systems.
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains heating systems, gas systems, refrigeration systems, boiler systems, and air handling units.
  • Assists with lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal.
  • Responsible for the water and sewer service (pump stations, sewer lift stations, automated fire sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, etc.) for state facilities.
  • Reviews engineering plans and specifications related to: electrical distribution systems, mechanical utility systems, sewage treatment and disposal systems, construction, alteration, rehabilitation, and modernization, for compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Reads and interprets mechanical, topographical, and electrical schematic drawings and maintenance manuals used in maintaining and repairing electronic equipment.
  • Conducts inspections at facilities which include developing an inspection schedule and timelines to ensure the system complies with federal, local, and environmental standards.
  • Participates in the construction/energy management planning process and checks existing facilities/utilities and completion of scope of work for proposed projects.
  • Plans, tracks/schedules, and performs preventive maintenance for all ranges and courses including all electronic and mechanical targetry systems and mechanical pneumatic equipment.
  • May work with and escort vendors and contractors to complete various tasks and assignments.
  • Be able to work on-call on a rotating basis to include occasional night and weekend hours.
  • Ensures adherence to all WDOC policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES: 


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


KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of electrical diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of security camera systems and electronics.
  • Knowledge of door-locking systems
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes.
  • Knowledge of power woodworking, metalworking, and masonry equipment.
  • 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 in relationship to construction operations and with vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance facilities.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education:
Associate's Degree
 
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Assistant
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Assistant
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
  • Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly
  • Walking on cement floors regularly
  • Walking up and down stairs regularly
  • Balancing on an occasional basis
  • Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching regularly
  • Crawling on an occasional basis
  • Reaching regularly
  • Standing on an occasional to regular basis
  • Pushing/pulling regularly
  • Perform maintenance on equipment that may not be visible and would require being completed by feel or touch on an occasional basis
  • Seeing: the visual ability to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled trades duties
  • Seeing: the visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
 

NOTES:


  • FLSA:  Non-Exempt
  • The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
  • Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
  • WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.  
  • WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. 


Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.