Battle Creek Jobs: The February 25th Update

Week of February 25, 2026

🚒 City & Public Service

• City of Battle Creek (Fire Department)

  • Positions: Entry-Level Firefighter (Eligibility List).

  • Note: The city is officially opening the interest form for the Fall 2026 testing process. You have to get on the list now to be considered for the written/physical exams later this year!

  • Apply: battlecreekmi.gov/jobs

• Battle Creek Public Schools

  • Positions: GSRP Floating Caregiver ($17/hr), Elementary & Secondary Teachers (Starting at $50k with a $1,500 signing bonus and up to $20k in housing incentives).

  • Apply: battlecreekpublicschools.org/careers

🏥 Healthcare (Immediate Need)

• Bronson Battle Creek

  • Positions: Acute Care Assistants (ACA), Emergency Department Technicians, EVS Technicians (Cleaning/Sanitation).

  • Perks: Significant sign-on bonuses specifically mentioned for Full-Time and Part-Time Night Shift roles this week.

  • Apply: bronsonhealth.com/careers

• PurposeCare

  • Positions: Caregiver ($15.00 - $15.88/hr).

  • Apply: Search "PurposeCare Battle Creek" on Indeed.

• Walk In Dental Pllc

  • Positions: Dental Receptionist ($18 - $25/hr).

  • Apply: Search listings locally on Indeed.

🏭 Manufacturing, Security & Logistics

• Teachout Security Solutions & Sunstates Security

  • Positions: Flex Security Officers (1st & 3rd shifts available).

  • Pay: $15.00 - $18.50/hr depending on the company and shift.

  • Apply: Walk-in or apply via Indeed/ZipRecruiter.

• Prairie Farms Dairy

  • Positions: UHT Production Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM).

  • Pay: $21.63 - $29.75/hr.

  • Apply: prairiefarms.com/careers

• TC Transcontinental

  • Positions: Press Helper.

  • Pay: $21.62 - $23.57/hr.

  • Apply: tctranscontinental.com/careers

• Menards

  • Positions: Manager Trainee.

  • Pay: $16.75/hr (Full-time paid training program).

  • Apply: menards.com/careers

Job Seeker Q&A: You Asked, We Answered

Q: I saw the City is hiring Firefighters, but it says "Fall 2026 Eligibility List." What does that mean?

A: Civil service jobs like firefighting take months of testing. The city is collecting names right now for the exams that will happen later this year. If you pass the written and physical agility tests, you get put on the "Eligibility List." When a spot opens up, they call the top people on that list. You have to act now if you want a chance in the fall!

Q: What is a GSRP Caregiver at the public schools?

A: GSRP stands for the "Great Start Readiness Program." It's Michigan's state-funded preschool program. If you love working with toddlers and preschoolers and want to get your foot in the door with the school district ($17/hr), this is a fantastic starting point.

Q: What exactly does an Acute Care Assistant (ACA) do at Bronson?

A: ACAs are the heartbeat of the hospital floor! You assist the nursing staff with daily patient care—taking vitals, helping patients move, and keeping rooms stocked. It usually requires a High School Diploma/GED, and they are offering big sign-on bonuses right now if you are willing to work the night shift!