Skilled Trades Specialist

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under minimal supervision this position is responsible for providing a safe comfortable and efficient working environment for Wyoming Military Department employees in the Northeast Quadrant of Wyoming. This position will assist in maintaining the Armories and Field Maintenance Shops in excess of 105400 square feet of facility space plus 35 acres of grounds and landscaping.

This position is required to complete inspections routine scheduled deferred and emergency maintenance to facilities located in Casper Douglas Gillette Sheridan Worland Lovell and sometimes Lander.

Areas of responsibility include buildings and grounds maintenance as needed and required to maintain the buildings and grounds at assigned facilities. Utilize associated equipment to maintain Statewide Wyoming Military Department Facilities and Grounds including roofing walls flooring door hardware concrete fixtures HVAC minor electrical minor plumbing and building management systems. Establish work priorities assess the urgency of maintenance issues prioritize work orders establish cost estimates seek funding approval procure repair or replacement parts anticipate seasonal maintenance demands and maintain and account for all assigned equipment. Receive work orders resource work orders and report work order completion to the supervisor. Update work orders in the work order system. Identify and request supplies equipment needs and materials to complete assigned tasks. Maintain vehicle fleet and perform minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Provides call-in or call-back services in support of seasonal needs.

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

• Perform interior and exterior building maintenance tasks involving all building components including but not limited to windows walls ceilings floors floor coverings soffits fascia roofs gutters downspouts doors and door components.
• Locksmith tasks include: office and general door locks exit devices and closers sophisticated door locks and hardware for high-security areas door hardware installation repairs and maintenance.
• Electrical tasks include: light bulb and lamp replacement light fixture lenses and globe repairs.
• Assist with HVAC troubleshooting repair and routine maintenance.
• Assist with plumbing troubleshooting repair and maintenance.
• Work with contractors and vendors to make sure work is being completed as requested by the WYMD.
• Duties also include providing preventative maintenance to assigned facilities such as repairing and installing caulking drywall repair and painting and ceiling tile replacement.
• Hang pictures and amenities as requested by occupants. Install furniture repair furniture and assemble furniture as needed.
• Assist occupants of facilities in moving office furniture and equipment to better use the general and office space as needed.
• Turf landscaping and grounds maintenance to include mowing trimming tree trimming weed control pest control irrigation system repairs and maintenance raking aeration tree removal planting shrub and flower garden maintenance soil amending and preparation.
• Installation of outdoor furnishings such as benches fencing ashtrays signage trash receptacles flag poles and barricades and all other grounds maintenance needed using a variety of grounds and other related equipment tools and machines both hand-and power-operated.
• Performs routine daily exterior grounds clean-up.
• Called in for snow removal as required. Duties include snow removal at all assigned locations occupied by the Wyoming Military Department. Performs snow removal from parking lots sidewalks stairs stoops porches entries ramps and fire escapes using truck-mounted plows hand and power tools and snow-melting products.
• Performs weekly monthly and yearly maintenance on wheeled vehicles tractors trailers ATVs mowing and snow removal equipment.
• Assists with tool and equipment inventory as needed and assigned and as required by the supervisor.
• Utilize computer workstations for logging information into the work order system completing work orders and receiving/sending emails.
• Submits purchase requests for building materials replacement parts for building repairs and maintenance tools tractors mowers and other equipment.
• Assists other Buildings and Grounds Employees Skilled Trades Crews Supervisors and Managers with assigned tasks as needed. This position will also assist with Custodial work when needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Required to obtain/maintain a drivers license

**Required to obtain/maintain Federal Security Clearance

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Safety and Safety Regulations and OSHA
• Knowledge of Building Code Life Safety Code and ADA Regulations
• Extensive working knowledge of all the skilled trades (electrical HVAC plumbing carpentry painting locksmithing light and heavy equipment operations)
• Knowledge of electrical diagnostics
• 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 related to construction operations and vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance facilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

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

OR

Education:

Associates Degree

Experience:

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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to travel up to 40% of the time. Travels to various sites in the Northwest Quadrant (Casper Douglas Gillette Sheridan Worland Lovell). Most travel is scheduled as Day Trips.
• Employees will be subject to after-hours call-ins and callbacks for emergency situations and snow removal operations.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The position is classified as essential personnel

Supplemental Information

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