Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-01928

Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-01928

Salary

$27.39 Hourly

Location

Lusk, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01928

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Womens Center

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDST06

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC), Wyoming Women's Center (WWC), is seeking a Skilled Trades Specialist to join our team in Lusk, Wyoming. This position is an integral part of the facilitys operations and is responsible for performing a variety of general trades, preventive maintenance, repairs, and upkeep throughout the institution and surrounding property. Working under the supervision of the Skilled Trades Manager, the Skilled Trades Specialist helps ensure the safety, security, and functionality of the facility by maintaining building systems, equipment, security cameras, electronic systems, and door-locking mechanisms. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to work independently, takes initiative, and possesses excellent time management and prioritization skills.

As part of the Wyoming Department of Corrections, you will play a vital role in supporting public safety through the safe, secure, and humane management of offenders while helping provide opportunities for successful reintegration into society.

Established in 1981, the Wyoming Women's Center serves as the primary education and treatment center for female inmates within the WDOC system. The facility provides programming, vocational opportunities, recreational activities, and educational services designed to support the WDOC mission of reducing recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention. As a Skilled Trades Specialist, you will contribute directly to this mission by maintaining a safe, secure, and well-functioning environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is a full-time position with benefits, scheduled at 40 hours per week.

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!

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

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

Why Lusk?

Located in northeast Wyoming, Lusk offers the charm of small-town living with wide-open spaces and a strong sense of community. With a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and a relaxed pace of life, Lusk provides an excellent work-life balance.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as nearby destinations like Thunder Basin National Grassland and Guernsey State Park. Lusk is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful work in a safe, welcoming community surrounded by Wyoming's natural beauty.

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

Human Resource Contact: megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-857-3326

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 of new service.
• 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, boiler 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 systems, irrigation systems, 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.
• Plans, tracks/schedules, and performs preventive maintenance for all ranges and courses, including all electronic and mechanical targetry systems and mechanical pneumatic equipment.
• 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 may be given to those applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in a skilled trade.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of electrical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of security camera systems and electronics.
• Knowledge of door-locking systems
• 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 concrete masonry units and bricks, asphalt, and concrete repair.
• 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 & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Assistant

OR

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

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 on cement floors regularly
• Walking up and down stairs regularly
• Balancing on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching regularly
• Crawling on an occasional basis
• Reaching regularly
• Standing on an occasional to regular basis
• Pushing/pulling regularly
• Perform maintenance on equipment that may not be visible and would require being completed by feel or touch on an occasional basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled trades duties
• Seeing: the visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

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 prior to 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, and 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 Total Compensation Calculator.

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

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

(TDST06) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Skilled Trades? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and carpentry, domestic water systems as well as sewage systems, grounds keeping and equipment repair, of auto and diesel mechanics, equipment repairs and small engine repairs, heavy and light equipment operation.

• 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) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(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

06

(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.

07

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

08

(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 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

10

(A) 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