Weatherization & Housing Specialist I
Salary:
$23.
26 HourlyLocation :
121 Martin Luther King Jr St SE, Grand RapidsJob Type:
Full-timeJob Number:
2303-692-0000-REFDepartment:
Kent County Community ActionDivision:
KCCA - NoneOpening Date:
08/04/2023Closing Date:
8/18/2023 11:
59 PM EasternJob Responsibilities The successful candidate in this position will perform technical work involving the determination of weatherization measures to be installed on housing units of clients including weatherization energy inspections on customers' homes, performing a variety of tests to determine energy efficiency, indoor air quality, furnace efficiency, presence of carbon monoxide, air tightness on all windows and doors, etc.
The Weatherization Specialist I is responsible for considerable contact with agency customers, subcontractors, and local governmental inspection offices.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED combined with additional specialized training in residential construction.
Desires a minimum of two years' experience in building inspections or in a technical trade such as plumbing, electrical or HVAC, including some public contact work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which indicates an ability to meet the requirements of the classification.
State Energy Auditor Certification will be required to be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification and Quality Control Inspector certifications will be required to be obtained within 18 months from the date of receiving the State Energy Auditor Certification.
Once these certifications have been obtained (or if you currently have them), you are eligible for our Weatherization Specialist II position which is a starting rate of pay at $25.
33.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Additional Information Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff.
Please take a moment to review our Core Values.
https:
//accesskent.
com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.
pdf Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive.
Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General Full-Time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumHealth Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMOPrescription Provider - Capital Rx20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretaxEligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentivesMedical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TOHUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - VariproClass 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 familyVision Plan - VSPNo charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctorsLife Insurance$50,000 Term Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceSelf-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000Flexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation Leave8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month96 hours per year.
See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26-week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditEligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hoursLong-Term Disability60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 daysHolidays11 Scheduled Holidays(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)Paid Time Off40 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 PeriodFirst 6 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:
00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:
00 PM Friday and ending at 7:
00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition Reimbursement$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)MileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 PremiumBased on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General, Part-time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumEligible 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 PlanNot eligibleVision PlanNot eligibleLife InsuranceNot eligibleSupplemental Life InsuranceNot eligibleFlexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation LeaveAccrual based on weekly hours.
See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26 week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditEligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hoursLong Term Disability60% of wages; waiting period 180 daysHolidays4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holidayPaid Time Off20 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 PeriodFirst 9 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:
00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:
00 PM Friday and ending at 7:
00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition ReimbursementNot eligibleMileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 retirementSupplement to Medical Benefits PremiumBased 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.
01 Do you currently hold a State Energy Auditor Certification? Yes No 02 If you selected 'no' to the question above, are you able and willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire? Yes No 03 If you answered 'yes' to question 1, do you have the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification and/or Quality Control Inspector certification? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Auditing Building Inspections Hvac Perseverance Plumbing Quality Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$23.
26 HourlyLocation :
121 Martin Luther King Jr St SE, Grand RapidsJob Type:
Full-timeJob Number:
2303-692-0000-REFDepartment:
Kent County Community ActionDivision:
KCCA - NoneOpening Date:
08/04/2023Closing Date:
8/18/2023 11:
59 PM EasternJob Responsibilities The successful candidate in this position will perform technical work involving the determination of weatherization measures to be installed on housing units of clients including weatherization energy inspections on customers' homes, performing a variety of tests to determine energy efficiency, indoor air quality, furnace efficiency, presence of carbon monoxide, air tightness on all windows and doors, etc.
The Weatherization Specialist I is responsible for considerable contact with agency customers, subcontractors, and local governmental inspection offices.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED combined with additional specialized training in residential construction.
Desires a minimum of two years' experience in building inspections or in a technical trade such as plumbing, electrical or HVAC, including some public contact work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which indicates an ability to meet the requirements of the classification.
State Energy Auditor Certification will be required to be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification and Quality Control Inspector certifications will be required to be obtained within 18 months from the date of receiving the State Energy Auditor Certification.
Once these certifications have been obtained (or if you currently have them), you are eligible for our Weatherization Specialist II position which is a starting rate of pay at $25.
33.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Additional Information Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff.
Please take a moment to review our Core Values.
https:
//accesskent.
com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.
pdf Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive.
Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General Full-Time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumHealth Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMOPrescription Provider - Capital Rx20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretaxEligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentivesMedical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TOHUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - VariproClass 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 familyVision Plan - VSPNo charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctorsLife Insurance$50,000 Term Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceSelf-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000Flexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation Leave8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month96 hours per year.
See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26-week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditEligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hoursLong-Term Disability60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 daysHolidays11 Scheduled Holidays(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)Paid Time Off40 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 PeriodFirst 6 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:
00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:
00 PM Friday and ending at 7:
00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition Reimbursement$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)MileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 PremiumBased on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human ResourcesBenefit SummaryUAW - General, Part-time EmployeesEffective January 1, 2023 Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care PremiumEligible 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 PlanNot eligibleVision PlanNot eligibleLife InsuranceNot eligibleSupplemental Life InsuranceNot eligibleFlexible Spending - VariproPre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent CareVacation LeaveAccrual based on weekly hours.
See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan1st day of accident or 8th day of illness67% of gross wages; 26 week benefitEligible after 6 months of service creditEligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hoursLong Term Disability60% of wages; waiting period 180 daysHolidays4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holidayPaid Time Off20 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 PeriodFirst 9 months of employmentShift Differential$0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:
00 PM or laterWeekend Differential $0.
50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:
00 PM Friday and ending at 7:
00 AM MondayOvertime1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per weekMerit IncreasesSee contract for merit levelsTuition ReimbursementNot eligibleMileagePublished IRS RateDeferred CompensationEnrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay periodRetirement/Defined Pension Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.
23% of pre-tax earningsRetirement Bonus BankEmployees 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 retirementSupplement to Medical Benefits PremiumBased 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.
01 Do you currently hold a State Energy Auditor Certification? Yes No 02 If you selected 'no' to the question above, are you able and willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire? Yes No 03 If you answered 'yes' to question 1, do you have the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification and/or Quality Control Inspector certification? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Auditing Building Inspections Hvac Perseverance Plumbing Quality Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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