Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-02110

Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-02110

Salary

$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly

Location

Sheridan, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02110

Department

Department Of Family Services

Division

Wyoming Girls School

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDST06

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Girls' School (WGS) as the Lead HVAC & Maintenance Specialist, serving as the primary technical expert for monitoring, repairing, and upkeeping all campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. In addition to leading HVAC operations, this role delivers comprehensive facility-wide maintenance, including routine, preventive, and emergent repairs across mechanical, plumbing, and access control door systems, alongside minor electrical work. Seasonal duties involve groundskeeping and winter snow removal to keep the campus running smoothly. Candidates must be versatile, dependable, and available to participate in a 24/7 rotating on-call schedule for facility emergencies.

Human Resource Contact: kristin.martinez@wyo.gov

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

• Maintains and repairs HVAC/R systems, including boilers, VaVs, air handling units, exhaust fans, condensing units, commercial and residential appliances.
• Accomplishes the vast majority of troubleshooting, repair, and monitoring of facility maintenance to ensure the life safety of the campus.
• Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to analyze situations, fix issues, and share ideas clearly
• Provides the Maintenance Manager with viable solutions to make repairs.
• Determines the most cost-effective long-term solutions and methods of accomplishing repairs and projects.
• Assists in the upkeep of all maintenance equipment, including vehicles, tractors, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, backup generators, and other mechanical systems.
• Assists with lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Assists in the monitoring of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Monitors complex fire systems to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Reviews engineering plans and specifications related to electrical distribution systems, mechanical utility systems, sewage treatment and disposal systems, construction, alteration, rehabilitation, and modernization to be in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Reads and interprets mechanical and electrical schematic drawings and O&M manuals used in maintaining and repairing facilities.
• Utilizes computer systems such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and HVAC BAS to monitor and document tasks.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with an HVAC/R certificate and EPA certification, Associates degree, plus proven experience in an HVAC/R field as a laborer/technician.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge in safe operation of various maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of various tools required to perform maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge in digital multimeter operation, circuit diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting and voltage testing.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in relation to life-safety and maintenance practices.

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 able to lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to access the attic and crawl spaces.
• Must be able to perform repetitive and labor-intensive duties, including but not limited to bending, kneeling, standing, or shoveling snow for extended periods of time.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including taking 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

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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.

Human Resource Contact: kristin.martinez@wyo.gov

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

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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 in the box below.

05

Do you have one year of HVAC, plumbing, grounds keeping, and/or Electrical experience as a skilled trades laborer?

• Yes
• No

06

(PREA Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community, confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No

07

(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No

08

(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No

09

(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 Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

10

(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

11

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

12

(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

13

(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

14

(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

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