Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-01773

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This position offers a hands-on, rewarding opportunity to keep a correctional facility operating safely and efficiently.

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 more—because 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

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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, it's 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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Essential Functions:

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

• 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 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…