Salary: $30.30 Hourly

Location : Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2405-351-2352-REF

Department: Sheriff

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Responsibilities

The successful individual will perform skilled work required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair high and low pressure boilers, chillers, air handling equipment, refrigeration and heating equipment at Kent County Sheriff Department and/or Correctional Facility.

Duties include but are not limited to: testing, analyzing and regulating boiler water treatment requirements; operating boilers, chillers and air handling equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and safety standards; operating and maintaining custom Control logic HVAC system and pneumatic and electrically controlled HVAC systems; repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning units; maintaining and repairing Geothermal systems; and welding and brazing piping systems for related equipment.

This position is referral bonus eligible

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent and two years of work experience in HVAC.

Must hold certifications for HVAC-related disciplines prior to the date of hire (ex. NATE, HVAC Excellence, Quality Installation Standard, EPA 608 and/or other trade-specific certificates.

Possession of Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification required.

Possession of Boiler Operator's License from City of Grand Rapids and/or Mechanical Contractor's license is preferred.

The successful candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Additional Information

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Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General Full-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023

Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider - Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family

Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors

Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000

Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care

Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.

Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours

Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days

Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)

Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.

Probation Period
First 6 months of employment

Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later

Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday

Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week

Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels

Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)

Mileage
Published IRS Rate

Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period

Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings

Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.

Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.

Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General, Part-time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023

Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.

Dental Plan
Not eligible

Vision Plan
Not eligible

Life Insurance
Not eligible

Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible

Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care

Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.

Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours

Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days

Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday

Paid Time Off
20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.

Probation Period
First 9 months of employment

Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later

Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday

Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week

Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels

Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible

Mileage
Published IRS Rate

Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period

Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings

Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.

*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.

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Do you currently hold (or are you in the process of completing) any HVAC-related certifications such as NATE, HVAC Excellence, Quality Installation Standard, EPA 609, etc? If yes, please note what certifications you currently have or are actively working towards. If none, please write 'none'.

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