Senior HVAC Specialist 2026-01419

Senior HVAC Specialist 2026-01419

Salary

$29.76 Hourly

Location

Rawlins, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01419

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming State Penitentiary

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDHV07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections! The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, insurance, paid leave, and more.

The Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins is seeking a Senior HVAC Specialist. As a crucial member of our facilities team, this position will diagnose, repair, and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on all HVAC systems at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. Additionally, you will support the facilitys overall operations by executing general preventive maintenance and facility repairs as needed. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

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.

And remember-Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

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
• 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!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

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

Human Resource Contact: alisha.witt@wyo.gov or 307-262-1664

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

• Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical, direct digital controls, and electronic/pneumatic/mechanical temperature control devices on HVAC/R systems.
• Conducts routine and preventive maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
• Provides oversight on HVAC/R projects performed by outside contractors for code compliance, payments, design, and installation.
• Performs seasonal startup and shutdown of heating and air-conditioning plants and other related equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematic drawings and diagrams that pertain to HVAC systems.
• Operates and maintains the facilitys multiple boiler rooms & appurtenances in a safe & efficient manner.
• Acts as an escort for contracted vendors on HVAC or other general maintenance issues.
• Maintains records through the AIM maintenance management software and orders spare parts.
• Plumbing includes the unplugging of sinks, toilets, and drains, and repairing or replacing the defective parts associated with the above.
• General maintenance to include snow removal, material handling, cleaning up, and contractor assistance.
• Supervises inmate crews to perform preventive boiler maintenance and other HVAC and general maintenance tasks.
• Tool control of shop equipment.
• Works around Hazardous and/or toxic materials.
• 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/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with 3-4 years of progressive work experience in the HVAC field.

Ability to obtain an EPA License

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, air conditioning, and related air handling equipment.
• Knowledge of acceptable practices, methods, and tools used to install, maintain, and repair HVAC-R equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC) with acquired knowledge at the level of an HVAC Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC) with acquired knowledge at the level of an HVAC Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Agency may require an EPA License.

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
• May work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Balancing on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, 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 trades duties
• The visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Computer literate

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment.
• 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.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include 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 vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

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

(TDHV07) 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.

04

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

05

Are you currently licensed by the EPA, or do you have the ability to obtain an EPA license?

• Yes
• No

06

If you are currently licensed with EPA, please provide your license/certificate no below?

07

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment 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

08

(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.

09

(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(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

11

(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

12

(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