Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position offers the opportunity to put your hands-on skills to work in a meaningful way. As a key member of our maintenance team youll perform a variety of general trades and preventive maintenance tasks that help keep the prison facility and its grounds safe functional and well-maintained. Youll handle repairs and upkeep across multiple trade areas while working under the guidance of a supportive Skilled Trades Supervisor.

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.

• Responsible for electrical duties including replacing light bulbs and ballasts repairing or replacing switches controls dialers and other electrical components troubleshooting and locating problems and maintaining/operating emergency generators.
• General maintenance and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment throughout the facility and property.
• Accomplishes troubleshooting repair remodeling and general 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.
• Manages an inmate crew of up to 15 inmates in the completion of maintenance projects.
• 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 irrigationsystems etc.) for the 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.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in a skilled trade.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of electrical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of power woodworking metalworking and masonry equipment.
• Knowledge and competency within the following areas at a basic or journeyman level.
• Knowledge of general construction and remodeling including applicable building codes and regulations.
• 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 in relationship to construction operations and with vehicle and/or aircraft maintenance facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

OR

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

Necessary Special Requirements

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
• 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 State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test before appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections 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 Wyoming Department of Corrections complies 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 to 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 a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: 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.

Required Experience:

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