Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-02271

Wyoming Department Of Corrections Skilled Trades Position

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. You'll 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, you'll 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.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• 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

Essential Functions:

• 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, irrigation systems, 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, including occasional night and weekend hours.
• Ensure adherence to all WDOC policies and procedures.

Preference may be given to those applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in a skilled trade. Knowledge of electrical diagnostics, applicable building codes, power woodworking, metalworking, masonry equipment, general construction and remodeling, grades, kinds, and uses of various woods and wood products, concrete masonry units and bricks, asphalt, and concrete repair, 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

Notes:

• 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.