Skilled Trades Specialist 2026-02110

State of Wyoming; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wyoming seeks a Lead HVAC & Maintenance Specialist at Wyoming Girls’ School to serve as the primary technical expert for monitoring, repairing, and upkeeping campus HVAC/R systems. The role also covers preventive maintenance across mechanical, plumbing, and access control systems, plus light electrical work.

Candidates must be versatile, dependable, and able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergencies; on-site work is required and occasional groundskeeping and snow

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Skilled Trades.
• 0-2 years of progressive HVAC maintenance experience.
• EPA certification preferred.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt; willing to participate in on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs HVAC/R systems including boilers, air handlers, and exhaust fans.
• Troubleshoots and monitors facility maintenance to support life safety.
• Reviews drawings and schematics; uses HVAC BAS for monitoring and documentation.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and electrical systems.
• Performs minor electrical work and groundskeeping as needed.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

EPA certification

Tools

Digital multimeter

HVAC control systems

Boiler systems

Job description

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

• 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.

PREFERENCES / AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Preference may be given to applicants with an HVAC/R certificate and EPA certification, Associate's 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: Associate's 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 & ExperienceSubstitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Assistant

Certificates, Licences, Registrations: None

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.

049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Boys' School

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.