Skilled Trades Specialist

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety high correctional standards and creating a safe supportive work environment for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement insurance paid leave and morebecause we value the people who keep our facilities running strong.

This position offers a hands-on rewarding opportunity to keep a correctional facility operating safely and efficiently. Youll perform a variety of general trades and preventive maintenance functions across the facility and grounds taking on everything from repairs to routine upkeep. Working under the guidance of the Skilled Trades Supervisor youll play an essential role in maintaining a secure well-functioning environment for staff and inmates alike.

If you take pride in skilled practical work and want a career where your contributions truly matter every day this is a solid and meaningful opportunity.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

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Why Rawlins

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County its a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park hitting the ATV trails enjoying a round at the local golf course or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

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• Responsible for electrical duties including replacing light bulbs and ballast repairing or replacing switches controls dialers and other electrical components troubleshooting and locating problems and maintaining/operating emergency generators.
• General maintenance of and planning tracking/scheduling and performing preventative maintenance on various equipment throughout the facility and property.
• Accomplishes troubleshooting repair remodeling design and construction of state facility maintenance.
• Plans directs assists supervises and inspects the work of skilled and non-skilled inmate workers including training inmate work crews on the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the upkeep of fleet vehicles and equipment and other mechanical systems.
• Installs repairs and maintains heating systems gas systems refrigeration systems boiler systems and air handling units.
• Assists with snow removal as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining proper tool control accountability and logs.
• Maintains records through the AIM maintenance management software.
• Responsible for the water and sewer service (pump stations sewer lift stations automated fire sprinkler systems irrigationsystems etc.) for a state facility.
• Reads and interprets mechanical topographical and electrical schematic drawings and maintenance manuals used in maintaining and repairing electronic equipment.
• Conducts inspections at facilities including developing an inspection schedule and timelines to ensure the system complies with federal local and environmental standards.
• 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.

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 applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of power woodworking metalworking and masonry equipment.
• Knowledge and competency within the following areas at a basic or journeyman level.
• 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.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
• Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly
• Walking/standing on cement floors regularly
• Walking up and down stairs regularly
• Balancing on an occasional basis
• Stooping bending kneeling and crouching regularly
• Crawling on an occasional basis
• Pushing/pulling/reaching regularly
• Speaking/hearing frequently
• May work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Perform maintenance on equipment that may not be visible and would require being completed by feel or touch on an occasional basis
• The visual ability to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled trade duties
• The visual ability to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Computer literate

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff members are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check prior to the appointment.
• The 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.
• The WDOC is in compliance 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 harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes 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.Please visit our website at: Information

  
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