Journeyman Electrician 2026-01851

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement options

Paid leave and holidays

Training and professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a skilled Journeyman Electrician to maintain and upgrade electrical distribution, fire alarm, and protection systems for base facilities in Cheyenne. You will work with engineers and contractors to ensure code-compliant designs and timely project execution.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, circuit installation, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, with opportunities to support multi-trade tasks and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical principles and practices for maintaining a functioning electrical system, including high and low voltage.
• Specialized systems such as fire alarms and security systems.
• Ability to work with generators, controls, and motors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical components through preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Install circuits, generators, switchgear, and electrical systems; redesign as needed.
• Program, monitor, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems and protection equipment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fire alarms

Generators

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Journeyman Electrician License (Wyoming)

Tools

iEMS

Builder

Word

Excel

Job description

General Description

• Maintain electrical components through preventative maintenance of systems and equipment. From simple repair or replacement of lighting fixtures and electrical devices to advanced maintenance and programming of fire alarm systems and complex electrical components. This work requires knowledge of electrical code, building code, and safe work practices.
• Install new power and lighting circuits where needed, generator and automatic switchgear systems, and any electrical system necessary. Demo existing areas, calculate, redesign, and reconfigure them to suit the new demands of occupants. Estimate time and materials to complete projects efficiently.
• Monitor, program, and maintain through a regularly scheduled fire alarm program. Troubleshoot fire alarm systems when necessary and add to or remove components to suit the system as needed.
• Maintain the lightning protection systems (LPS) of critical facilities on base. Repair and replace broken and worn parts in the system. Perform and record annual physical and visual inspections of the systems.
• Review of electrical projects. Review blueprints and submittals of new facilities and remodel projects. Read the specifications of the projects and look over the blueprints at various stages of inception. Give input as to code requirements, electrical design, and equipment layout or placement. Work with the engineers and construction contractors to troubleshoot design deficiencies.
• Assist other trades to complete multi-trade tasks such as replacing pumps, installing air conditioning or heating units, or general labor duties. Provide technical expertise when asked about equipment that requires multiple inputs from several trades.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a security clearance.
• Participate in snow removal as required/member of snow team.
• Computer knowledge, iEMS, Builder, Word, Excel, time sheets, and ordering parts.

Supports the 153d Airlift Wing’s facilities, including 17 main habitable buildings totaling 400,000 square feet of heated space. To maintain, repair, inspect, and upgrade electrical distribution, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems, and provide critical protection of C‑130 aircraft and building occupants.

Human Resource Contact: Beth Baker [e-mail]

Qualifications

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 electrical principles and practices for maintaining a functioning electrical system to include high voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Specialized systems such as fire alarms and security systems.
• Ability to work with mechanical systems such as generators, controls, and motors.
• Must be able to troubleshoot most electrical systems in a timely manner so that facilities can function at or near 100% of capability.
• Knowledge of the electrical trade's tools, materials, methods, and practices.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: As required by the licensing board.

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).
• Travel as required, employee must be able to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• A valid Wyoming driver’s license is required for this position.
• This individual will also be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• This is an essential personnel position; the individual will be required to report to the base on short notice at times for emergency maintenance and snow removal.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt.

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.

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.

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