Security Electronics Technician - Grand Rapids, United States - County of Kent

Description

Responsibilities:

Upon successful completion of a six month probationary period, pay will increase to $31.75.


Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent and completion of a recognized apprenticeship or certificate program or an Associate's degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical or maintenance technology; or completion of an Armed Forces electrical or electronics training program; combined with three years' experience at the journey level in the trade.

Background in security electronics, door controls, cameras and intercoms strongly preferred.


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 nonsmoking and wellness exam incentives
• Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.

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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

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Vision Plan

• VSP

No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
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Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
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Supplemental Life Insurance**Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
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Flexible Spending

• Varipro

Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
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Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month

• 96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.

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Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness

• 67% of gross wages; 26week benefit
• Eligible after 6 months of service credit
• Eligible for onetime S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours

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Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
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Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
- (8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
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Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)

• Prorated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.

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Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
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Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
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Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
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Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
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Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
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Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
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Mileage
Published IRS Rate
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Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
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Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

• Employee contribution is 9.23% of pretax earnings

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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.

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Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
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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.
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Dental Plan
Not eligible
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Vision Plan
Not eligible
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Life Insurance
Not eligible
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Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
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Flexible Spending

• Varipro

Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
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Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
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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 onetime S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours

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Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
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Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
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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 ye