Senior HVAC Specialist

Senior HVAC Specialist 2025-03037

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Senior HVAC Specialist 2025-03037

Salary

$27.13 Hourly

Location

Lusk, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-03037

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Womens Center

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDHV07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Women's Center is seeking an HVAC Specialist responsible for maintaining and repairing the HVAC systems, including heating, central air conditioning, refrigeration systems, oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. The Wyoming Women's Center was established in 1981. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for female inmates and provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational programs to allow the WDOC to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

T he Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, pleaseclick here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information)

Human Resource Contact: raquel.christensen3@wyo.govor 307- 777-3683

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

• This position performs all the duties of the HVAC Specialist.
• Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical, direct digital controls, and electronic/pneumatic/mechanical temperature control devices on HVAC/R systems.
• Conducts routine maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
• Provides oversight on HVAC/R projects performed by outside contractors for code compliance, payments, design, and installation.
• Works with professional engineers on project design and construction.
• Designs and conducts cost estimates for the installation of environmental control units and facility support systems that need new systems or replacement systems.
• Manages the procurement and use of ozone-depleting substances.
• Conducts efficiency analysis on HVAC systems and proposes energy-saving modifications.
• Utilizes infrared imaging for predictive maintenance.
• Installs and maintains mechanical equipment, including maintaining car wash, hot water high-pressure washers, cafeteria kitchen appliances, precision lab ovens, lab refrigeration units, lab walk-in drying ovens, humidifiers, precision cooling units for server, radio, microwave, and telecom rooms, dispatch, and operations areas critical to the agency's mission and public safety.
• Performs seasonal startup and shutdown of heating and air-conditioning plants and other related equipment.
• Works around Hazardous and/or toxic materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with 3-4 years of progressive work experience in the HVAC field.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, air conditioning, and related air handling equipment.
• Knowledge of acceptable practices, methods, and tools used in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC-R Equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC) with acquired knowledge at the level of an HVAC Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC) with acquired knowledge at the level of an HVAC Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Agency may require an EPA License.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position must pass a background check.
• Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
• Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly
• Walking on cement floors regularly
• Balancing on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching regularly
• Crawling on an occasional basis

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 is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It 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, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include 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, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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

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