Skilled Trades Specialist

Join a team that helps maintain a safe functional and supportive environment for Wyomings youth.

The Wyoming Boys School (WBS) in Worland Wyoming is seeking a Skilled Trades Specialist to become an important part of our team. Located in the scenic Big Horn Basin along the Big Horn River Worland offers outstanding access to outdoor recreation including the Big Horn Mountains to the west the Wind River Mountains to the south and the breathtaking Wind River Canyon.

In this hands-on role youll play a vital part in maintaining the schools facilities and infrastructure helping ensure a safe and reliable environment for staff and students. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing HVAC plumbing electrical and mechanical systems as well as supporting grounds management and facility operations.

Key duties include performing routine repairs and maintenance on vehicles pumps irrigation systems and lift stations along with conducting inspections to sustain and improve facility infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving takes pride in their work and values being part of a mission-driven team.

If you enjoy working with your hands solving complex maintenance challenges and contributing to a meaningful public service mission this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact while living in one of Wyomings most beautiful regions.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• 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 for new services.
• 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 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 system irrigation system 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 the scope of work for proposed projects.
• Maintains repairs/modifies and inspects petroleum systems including storage/dispensing systems for critical aircraft deployment by performing preventive maintenance to avoid system shutdown/fuel contamination and to decrease fire safety and health hazards.
• Plans tracks/schedules and performs preventive maintenance for all ranges and courses including all electronic and mechanical targetry systems and mechanical pneumatic equipment.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to applicants with an Associates degree PLUS one year of HVAC automotive plumbing grounds keeping and/or electrical experience as a skilled trades laborer.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of all electrical diagnostics.
• 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 federal state and local laws and regulations in relation to construction operations and with vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance facilities.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must complete the mandatory State of Wyoming and Wyoming Boys School training.
• Must be willing/able to perform on-call duties for a week at a time on a five-week rotating schedule.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

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