Senior Mechanic 2025-01407 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4951369) Apply  Senior Mechanic 2025-01407 Salary $27.13 - $30.14 Hourly Location Lander, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-01407 Department Department Of Health Division Life Resource Center Opening Date 06/06/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification TDME07 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates as an Intermediate Care Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility. This position maintains, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls State of Wyoming vehicles and equipment. As part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health, WLRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package! Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. + Overhauls, troubleshoots, and repairs gas and diesel engines, drive trains, hydraulic brakes, and electrical systems on vehicles and small and heavy equipment. + Assess vehicles and/or machinery to diagnose and repair issues accurately. + Performs regular maintenance and safety inspections on gas and diesel vehicles and small and heavy equipment, including tune-ups, oil changes, and safety inspections. + Assist with the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fleet automotive equipment as well as equipment used in grounds maintenance. + Schedule work activities in the shop. + Schedule and perform preventive maintenance inspections, services, and repairs. + Respond to telephone and radio calls. + Maintain documentation related to inspections, services, and repairs. + Obtain quotes for repair parts. + Ensure that equipment that requires annual inspection is kept up to date, including proper record-keeping. + Procure the necessary parts needed to complete repairs and maintenance, review invoices, and authorize the purchase of parts. Keep an inventory of parts. + Schedule vehicles for use by facility staff. + Keep shop, shop equipment, and vehicles clean, operable, and in safe condition. + Assist with inspections, testing, and maintenance on campus generators in accordance with NFPA 110 and maintain all pertinent records for Life Safety Code inspection of generators. + Design and fabricate parts for groundskeeping and other equipment as necessary. + Train and review the work mechanics or work crews in the area of vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair. + Ensure the safety of self and others in the performance of duties. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with three or more years of education or experience in the mechanic field. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and their parts. + Knowledge of equipment manuals. + Knowledge of diagnostic procedures. + Ability to prepare work estimates. + Skills in the repair and operation of a variety of motorized equipment. + Ability to weld and fabricate. + Knowledge of preventive maintenance and best practices. + Knowledge of heavy and specialty equipment/operation. + Knowledge of safety regulations. + Knowledge of Life Safety Code. + Ability to use a computer and applicable software programs. + Ability to interact with others positively and professionally. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Mechanic OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Mechanic Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, biological substances, bio-hazards, potential explosives, and the elements. + Must be able to safely drive vehicles and operate a variety of motorized equipment and large complex cleaning equipment. + Must be able to stand for long periods, kneel, bend, twist, lift, push, and pull. + Must be able to perform work in close and confined spaces when required. + Must be able to safely use and operate tools and equipment as would be expected in an automotive, truck, and motorized equipment repair shop. + Ability to positively interact with and perform some job duties in the presence of facility residents, including those with aggressive and challenging behavioral issues. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. + A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the FBI for every successful applicant. + Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists. + The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay. Supplemental Information 048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - WLRC 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 provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!