Benefits

Overview

Part of the City of Gainesville’s success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Gainesville offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis. The City engages in periodic Request for Proposals for benefits to ensure premiums and coverages remain competitive and comprehensive and help provide employees with financial security. We welcome ideas and suggestions from our covered members.

City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.

City Benefits Paid at 100%

Employee Clinic
Short Term Disability Insurance*
GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
Uniforms (select positions)
Paid Vacation
Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays (9)
Paid Funeral Leave
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Paid Military Leave
Workers' Compensation
Protective Safety Equipment
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

* After 12 months of employment.

Supplemental Benefits

Plan A Retirement (50% City Paid) (select positions)
Deferred Compensation
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long Term Disability
Accident
Death & Dismemberment
Universal Life
Cancer Indemnity Plan
Flexible Spending Account

Other Benefits

Employee Wellness Opportunities
Credit Union
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
Direct Deposit
Employee Recognition Events
Free Flu Shot
Health and Benefits Fair
Free Parking
Discount PC Purchase Plan