What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic I position at City of Little Rock?
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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To repair and maintain air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems and pneumatic equipment at City of Little Rock buildings and facilities.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a vocational-technical school course in heating and air conditioning systems, four (4) years of experience as a HVAC Mechanic; one (1) year of personal computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp Spouse: $216.10, Emp Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp Spouse: $296.11, Emp Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp Spouse: $324.93, Emp Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp Spouse: $203.33, Emp Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
Other Provided Insurance
Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.
Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the ?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
Other Compensation
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
Vacation Days Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
10
3 to 10 years of service
15
10 to 20 years of service
19
20 years of service and over
23
SICK LEAVE
On an annual basis
12 DAYS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days
For an immediate family member-immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
4 days
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you possess vocational-technical training in heating and air conditioning systems or a related field?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as an HVAC Mechanic or in a related field?
If yes, please describe your HVAC experience, including the types of heating and air conditioning systems you have serviced, repaired, installed, or maintained. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of personal computer experience?
Do you currently possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License, or are you able to obtain one before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
Are you able and willing to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required?
Are you able and willing to obtain a valid Arkansas Class B HVAC License within two (2) years of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
Do you currently possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification, Type 1 and Type 2, administered by an EPA-approved organization?
Are you able and willing to obtain and maintain an Arkansas HVACR Registrant License within thirty (30) days of employment?
How did you find out about this particular position?
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To repair and maintain air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems and pneumatic equipment at City of Little Rock buildings and facilities.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a vocational-technical school course in heating and air conditioning systems, four (4) years of experience as a HVAC Mechanic; one (1) year of personal computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must be available to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must obtain an Arkansas Class B HVAC license within (2) years of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must obtain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification Type 1 and Type 2 administered by an EPA approved organization before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess an Arkansas HVACR registrant license within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp Spouse: $216.10, Emp Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp Spouse: $296.11, Emp Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp Spouse: $324.93, Emp Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp Spouse: $203.33, Emp Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
Other Provided Insurance
Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.
Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the ?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
Other Compensation
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
Vacation Days Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
10
3 to 10 years of service
15
10 to 20 years of service
19
20 years of service and over
23
SICK LEAVE
On an annual basis
12 DAYS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days
For an immediate family member-immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
4 days
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you possess vocational-technical training in heating and air conditioning systems or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as an HVAC Mechanic or in a related field?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please describe your HVAC experience, including the types of heating and air conditioning systems you have serviced, repaired, installed, or maintained. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of personal computer experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License, or are you able to obtain one before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
Are you able and willing to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required?
- Yes
- No
Are you able and willing to obtain a valid Arkansas Class B HVAC License within two (2) years of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification, Type 1 and Type 2, administered by an EPA-approved organization?
- Yes
- No
Are you able and willing to obtain and maintain an Arkansas HVACR Registrant License within thirty (30) days of employment?
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
- Required Question
Salary : $10 - $200