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Senior Skilled Trades Specialist 2025-00777

Salary

$29.70 Hourly

Location

Lusk, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-00777

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Womens Center

Opening Date

03/19/2025

Closing Date

4/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDST08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections Women's Center is seeking a Senior Skilled Trades Specialist to oversee general maintenance and construction projects performed by both WWC maintenance and outside contractors. Wyoming Women’s Center was established in 1981. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for female inmates and provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational programs to allow the WDOC to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

Human Resource Contact: Erika.Sanchez2@wyo.gov/ 307-777-6136

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

• Inspects, analyzes, diagnoses, and plans all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and maintenance activities for all buildings and systems continuously.

• Manages and supervises all skilled building and maintenance trades positions.

• Assigns daily work to appropriate trades staff, performs daily building, grounds, and equipment inspections, and manages daily cleaning of assigned buildings.

• Completes follow-up and tracks work order progress with subordinates.

• Performs plans and implements major maintenance and capital construction projects and upgrades to all mechanical, plumbing, heating, electrical systems and controls, and landscaping or target systems.

• Meets with general contractors, architects, and engineers to determine the most effective and efficient products and procedures for the safety, durability, and necessary uses of new buildings and infrastructures.

• Design office layouts for building modifications.

• Reviews and creates policies and procedures.

• Authorizes all purchases conducted by the maintenance department.

• Manages a range of inventories, tools, and supplies.

• Creates long-term maintenance planning for all ranges and courses to include all electronic and mechanical target systems.

• Plans, schedules, and writes specifications for range and maintenance upgrades.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with an Associate's Degree, plus one (1) year of work experience, typically in AutoCAD, drafting, or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, domestic water distribution, and sewer.

• Knowledge of building planning, construction, and supervision of projects.

• Knowledge of structural and mechanical techniques used in the construction of buildings.

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and utility distribution, repair, and emergency response.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency purchasing and property control procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Specialist

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

• Balancing on an occasional basis

• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching regularly

• Crawling on an occasional basis

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• This position must pass a background check, reference check, and drug test

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC.

• WDOC 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.

• 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 vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/ .

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!