Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Location : Department of Public Works, MI
Job Type: Seasonal/Temp
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A - Seasonal/Temp
The City of Battle Creek ("The City") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Description
General Labor staff will perform labor in landscaping/grounds maintenance, as well as operating a truck or light power-driven equipment in the downtown area. This position is up to 40 hours a week with the ability to work for 7 months. Opportunity to work flexible hours between 6am-4pm Monday through Friday.
Essential Functions
- Re-establishes surfaces in soils and roadways.
- Assists water division employees with delinquent processing.
- Painting of fire hydrants and buildings.
- Performs grounds maintenance at various water division facilities such as lawn mowing, snow removal, and pulling weeds.
- Assists in various other maintenance tasks at water division facilities.
- Operate equipment of various sizes, up to a one-truck and/or light equipment.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a valid unrestricted driver license with a good driving record.
- Must be at least 18 years old to be considered.
- Ability to pass MDOT physical.
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Standing, walking, driving a motor vehicle, lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, squatting, reaching, grasping, holding, repetitive movements, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, depth perception, and field of vision), hearing, talking, and working inside and outside. Working in wet surroundings, around loud noises, in low temperature and inclement weather, around dust and/or fumes, and working with cleaning solvents, gasoline, and fuel oil.
This position is not eligible for benefits.