HVAC Specialist 2026-01883
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HVAC Specialist 2026-01883
Salary
$23.21 Hourly
Location
Torrington, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01883
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
TDHV05
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers a variety of unique benefits and opportunities that make it an appealing choice. Here are some of the reasons why people choose to work for the State of Wyoming:
Competitive Benefits Package: The State of Wyoming provides a robust benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and life insurance. Additionally, many positions offer opportunities for professional development and training
Beautiful Environment: Wyoming offers stunning natural beauty, including national parks, forests, and outdoor recreational opportunities. If you love the outdoors, working for the state can allow you to live and work in one of the most picturesque places in the country.
Small Town Charm: With a relatively small population and less crowded areas, Wyoming offers a relaxed, tight-knit community. Working for the state allows you to enjoy a slower pace of life while still engaging in meaningful work.
Overall, working for the State of Wyoming can offer a fulfilling career with great benefits, stability, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community, all while enjoying the beauty of Wyoming's natural landscape.
Human Resource Contact: jessica.nielsen@wyo.gov/ 307-532-6613
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Installs and performs fault analysis, maintenance, and repairs on various @types of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems.
Installs environmental control units and facility support systems needing new installation or replacement systems.
Specifies and designs required plumbing and electrical support infrastructure to include expanded service and electronic/digital controls.
Regulates and accounts for the use of ozone-depleting substances regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Investigate the feasibility of converting systems to use environmentally responsible refrigerants.
Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to candidates with two (2) years of experience in HVAC.
**Section 608 Technician Certification
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Code requirements to include: American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Air Conditioning Equipment, National Electric Code, National Plumbing Code, and National Building Code.
Knowledge of various @types of heating systems, including steam and hot water converters, infrared, and forced air furnaces.
Knowledge of various air conditioning systems, including hermetic, centrifugal, and absorption units.
Knowledge of pneumatic, electrical,l and digital control systems.
Knowledge of various @types of ventilation systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in HVAC)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Climbing on an occasional to regular basis
Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly
Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
Walking up and down stairs regularly
Balancing on an occasional basis
Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching regularly
Crawling on an occasional basis
Reaching regularly
Standing on an occasional to regular basis
Pushing/pulling regularly
Typing/Repetitive motion on an occasional to regular basis
Touch on an occasional basis
Talking/hearing frequently
Seeing: the visual ability to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled trade duties
Seeing: the visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
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 eligibility notice will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff members are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and 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 is in compliance 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, medical evaluation, and drug test before appointment.
WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes 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, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
Supplemental Information
080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
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.
Human Resource Contact: jessica.nielsen@wyo.gov/ 307-532-6613
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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