Senior Carpenter

Salary : $5,158.40 - $5,730.40 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01530
Department: Administration & Information
Division: General Services Division
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TDCA07


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Put your craftsmanship and construction expertise to work maintaining and preserving facilities that serve the people of Wyoming. This position performs highly skilled carpentry work and leads a variety of construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects that ensure state-owned buildings remain safe, functional, and visually appealing.

Working independently and as a project leader, you will complete and oversee routine and complex carpentry projects involving building structures, finishes, fixtures, and related components. Your work will directly support Wyoming's elected officials, state employees, customers, and visitors by maintaining facilities that are secure, efficient, and welcoming.

In addition to construction and maintenance responsibilities, this position plays an important role in preserving the historical character and aesthetic quality of state facilities. Success in this role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality workmanship. Through your efforts, you will help protect valuable public assets while ensuring state facilities continue to serve Wyoming residents for years to come.

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 at the job level.

• Repairs, constructs, and maintains the State-owned and operated facilities or all of the Capitol complex and Cheyenne buildings controlled by the Department of Administration and Information, including some leased buildings.
• Responsible for building and facility interior components, including floors, window coverings, blinds, walls, non-structural walls and cubicles, doors, ceilings, and furniture.
• Exterior components such as roofing, exterior walls, doors, windows, and stone and masonry veneers.
• Maintains roof drains, downspouts, gutters, drain scuppers, and flashing.
• Maintains wood, metal, and masonry fences and non-electronic gates.
• Repair, replace, and maintain cast-in-place concrete sidewalks, parking areas, and concrete subfloors.
• Plans calculate requirements, has knowledge of the pertaining building code, and completes a variety of construction tasks, including wood and metal framing of ceilings, floors, and walls, both structural and nonstructural.
• Installs and repairs gypsum board, fire tape finish, and texture.
• Installs and repairs wooden or metal doorframes, doors, jambs, casing, and hardware.
• Installs and repairs flooring, including carpet, wood, tile, and vinyl.
• Installs ceiling systems to include suspended, fire-rated, direct-glue, wood, and specialty.
• Maintains the waterproofing and caulking sealants on expansion joints and weather stripping.
• Collaborates with the locksmith to provide assistance in inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining locks, kick plates, door sweeps, closers, operators, weather stripping, exit devices, and thresholds on all state facilities. Inventory, clean, and maintain all hand tools and power tools to maximize their safety and efficiency. Inventory and maintain a supply of basic building materials.
• Provide services to all State employees to personalize and maintain State-owned furnishings in their offices or cubicle space, along with designing and constructing office accessories to accommodate employee needs.
• Install partition walls and components to create cubicle walls, know, and understand the ADA code and fire code pertaining to such.
• Design and construct picture and poster frames.
• Safely hang pictures, diplomas, posters, and various items. Hang and install artwork and bronze building plaques, and build displays for artwork and antiques. Safely hang
  screens, monitors, Smartboards, T.Vs, display cabinets, and shadow boxes.
• Assist other crafts and crews.
• Erect pre-built scaffolding and design and construct built-in-place scaffolds and work platforms as required by job duties of all crafts.
• Move furniture and office equipment to perform daily duties and relocate employees when needed.
• Assists in snow removal during blizzards or when other crews are not available.
• Demolishes and reconstructs areas to gain access to equipment, components, and utilities.
• Assists in the emergency cleanup from roof leaks, broken pipes, and storm damage.
• Creates drawings or plans to design and construct custom furnishings and products, along with materials and cost estimates to complete the projects.
• Customizes or alters existing furnishings to better meet the customers' needs.
• Designs and constructs custom cabinetry, casework, shelving, and furniture.
• After-hours emergency repair and maintenance.
• Performs emergency work as needed after hours to prevent monetary loss to the State of Wyoming, including but not limited to door repair, window repair, flood cleanup, lock and hardware repair, wind and storm damage, and vandalism repair.
• Overlooks the workmanship and the performance of subcontractors working on the state facilities.
• Assists in writing scopes of work for subcontractors, material specifications, scheduling projects, meeting subcontractors to assess jobs, answer estimators' questions or concerns.
• Assist project managers in overseeing, receiving, and assessing estimates.
• Maintain notes, schedule, and information on AIM and the facilities management software used.
• Recording information such as daily schedule of work, time spent on tasks, work orders, customer requests, job costs, photos, and plans, as well as a record of
  communication between customers, other trades staff, or subcontractors pertaining to that project or task.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Applies and has basic knowledge of the use, application, and safety of various paints, stains, and finishes to existing surfaces within the facilities, including the finishes on doors, walls, windows, furniture, ceilings, and woodwork of all types.
• Has knowledge of relating to building codes, maintaining, and installing handrails and guardrails on stairs and elevated areas such as docks, porches, decks, landings, and roofs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor's Degree


Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Carpentry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Carpenter


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Carpentry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Carpenter
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to drive vehicles and operate all tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces
• Ability to work comfortably at a variety of heights
• Ability to walk great distances throughout the facility

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt, hourly
• Employment is subject to a successful applicant passing a background check.

Supplemental Information
006-A&I-General Services - Trades Management


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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 means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03


(TDCA07)How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

09


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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