Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-01261

Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-01261

Salary

$24.78 Hourly

Location

Worland, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01261

Department

Department Of Family Services

Division

Wyoming Boys School

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDST06

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join a team that helps maintain a safe, functional, and supportive environment for Wyoming's youth.

The Wyoming Boys School (WBS) in Worland, Wyoming, is seeking a Skilled Trades Specialist to become an important part of our team. Located in the scenic Big Horn Basin along the Big Horn River, Worland offers outstanding access to outdoor recreation, including the Big Horn Mountains to the west, the Wind River Mountains to the south, and the breathtaking Wind River Canyon.

In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining the school's facilities and infrastructure, helping ensure a safe and reliable environment for staff and students. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as supporting grounds management and facility operations.

Key duties include performing routine repairs and maintenance on vehicles, pumps, irrigation systems, and lift stations, along with conducting inspections to sustain and improve facility infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work, and values being part of a mission-driven team.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving complex maintenance challenges, and contributing to a meaningful public service mission, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact while living in one of Wyoming's most beautiful regions.

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!

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3@wyo.gov or 307-777-3547

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, maintaining/operating emergency generators, and recommending design parameters for new services.
• Performs locksmith duties from ordinary office door locks to extremely sophisticated electronically operated high security magnetic locks..
• Accomplishes the vast majority of troubleshooting, repair, remodeling, design, and construction of state facility maintenance; prepares bid specifications and determines the most cost-effective method of accomplishing repairs and projects.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, heavy equipment, diesel generators, and other mechanical systems.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains heating systems, gas systems, refrigeration systems, and air handling units.
• Assists with lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Responsible for the water and sewer service (pump stations, sewer lift stations, automated fire sprinkler system, irrigation system, etc.) for state facilities.
• Reviews engineering plans and specifications related to: electrical distribution systems, mechanical utility systems, sewage treatment and disposal systems, construction, alteration, rehabilitation, and modernization, for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Reads and interprets mechanical, topographical, and electrical schematic drawings and maintenance manuals used in maintaining and repairing electronic equipment.
• Conducts inspections at facilities, which include developing an inspection schedule and timelines to ensure the system complies with federal, local, and environmental standards.
• Participates in the construction/energy management planning process and checks existing facilities/utilities and completion of the scope of work for proposed projects.
• Maintains, repairs/modifies, and inspects petroleum systems, including storage/dispensing systems, for critical aircraft deployment by performing preventive maintenance to avoid system shutdown/fuel contamination and to decrease fire, safety, and health hazards.
• Plans, tracks/schedules, and performs preventive maintenance for all ranges and courses, including all electronic and mechanical targetry systems and mechanical pneumatic equipment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with an Associates degree, PLUS one year of HVAC, automotive, plumbing, grounds keeping and/or electrical experience as a skilled trades laborer.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of all electrical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of power woodworking, metalworking, and masonry equipment.
• Knowledge of grades, kinds, and uses of various woods and wood products.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in relation 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 & Experience Substitution:

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:

• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must complete the mandatory State of Wyoming and Wyoming Boys School training.
• Must be willing/able to perform "on-call" duties for a week at a time, on a five-week rotating schedule.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Boys School

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

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters 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

(TDST08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• 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.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

Do you have experience in a supervisory role? If so, please describe your supervisory experience.

06

Do you hold a certification in a skilled trade? If yes, please indicate the trade.

07

(AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• 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

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.

10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

11

(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

12

(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 veterans 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 Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13

(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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm