Senior HVAC Specialist 2026-01419

About the role

The Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins is seeking a Senior HVAC Specialist. This position is open until filled and plays a crucial role in maintaining the facility's HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical, direct digital controls, and electronic/pneumatic/mechanical temperature control devices on HVAC/R systems.
• Conducts routine and preventive maintenance on HVAC/R equipment.
• Provides oversight on HVAC/R projects performed by outside contractors for code compliance, payments, design, and installation.
• Performs seasonal startup and shutdown of heating and air-conditioning plants and other related equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematic drawings and diagrams that pertain to HVAC systems.
• Operates and maintains the facility's multiple boiler rooms & appurtenances in a safe & efficient manner.
• Acts as an escort for contracted vendors on HVAC or other general maintenance issues.
• Maintains records through the AIM maintenance management software and orders spare parts.
• Plumbing includes the unplugging of sinks, toilets, and drains, and repairing or replacing the defective parts associated with the above.
• General maintenance to include snow removal, material handling, cleaning up, and contractor assistance.
• Supervises inmate crews to perform preventive boiler maintenance and other HVAC and general maintenance tasks.
• Tool control of shop equipment.
• Works around Hazardous and/or toxic materials.
• Be able to work on-call on a rotating basis to include occasional night and weekend hours.
• Ensures adherence to all WDOC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

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: Knowledge of acceptable practices, methods, and tools used to install, maintain, and repair HVAC-R equipment.
• Education: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Benefits

The Wyoming Department of Corrections offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, insurance, paid leave, and more. The benefits also include Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities, Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and much more!

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 40 hours per week, with occasional on-call availability for night and weekend shifts.