Description And Functions
The Wyoming Department of Administration & Information is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join our team. This position performs journey-level electrical work in state-owned and leased facilities throughout the assigned area. The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure their safe, reliable, and efficient operation. Through preventative maintenance and timely repairs, this position helps maintain functional, secure, and comfortable environments for state employees, visitors, and the public while supporting the continuity of government operations. The ideal candidate will take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, adhering to safety standards, and contributing to the effective management of state facilities.
- Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment, generators, UPS, HVAC, fire alarms, security systems, and controllers.
- Program and troubleshoot control systems to resolve issues or adjust operating programs.
- Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment (motors, drives, starters, breakers, panels, fuses, disconnects).
- Collaborate with technicians to test and repair fire suppression systems and HVAC/R equipment.
- Repair or replace security system hardware (card readers, door strikes, cameras, sensors).
- Replace bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and specialized electrical components.
- Review and repair electrical designs, installations, and circuits (interior/exterior).
- Repair power distribution, transformers, generators, and other electrical components.
- Monitor and adjust electrical systems to balance loads.
- Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Building Code (IBC) standards.
- Access and update work orders on a tablet daily.
- Plan, estimate, and commission new electrical systems and renovations, including balancing three-phase loads.
- Read electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Analyze test data and perform calculations to diagnose and correct issues.
- Use electrical test instruments to assess power requirements and availability.
Qualifications
As required by the licensing board.
Preferences
Preference will be given to those applicants with a Journeyman level licensing and must be able to show the licensing in the State of Wyoming.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic electrical, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and welding theory.
- Knowledge of the application of electrical and other test equipment.
- Knowledge of the electrical trade's tools, materials, methods, and practices.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Knowledge of state and federal electrical codes.
- Knowledge of safety work standards, electrical theory, thermal imaging and vibration analysis theory, electrical construction and maintenance practices, electrical materials and products, fire alarm systems, motor controls, emergency power systems, and power distribution systems.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Journeyman's Electrician License
Physical Working Conditions
- Working in and out of doors presents many different working conditions (snow, rain, wind, dust, and dirt).
Notes
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 9 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
Supplemental Information
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.
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!
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.
Human Resource Contact
Lindsey Galindo / 307-777-6798 / lindsey.galindo@wyo.gov