📋 Battle Creek Jobs: The March 25th Update

 

Week of March 25, 2026

 

🌷 Seasonal & Outdoor Work (Hiring NOW!)

 

• City of Battle Creek (Parks & Recreation)

  • Positions: Bailey Park Grounds Crew ($14 - $18/hr).

  • Note: If you love baseball and working outside, this is your gig. You will be prepping the playing fields all summer long.

  • Apply: battlecreekmi.gov/jobs

• Menards

  • Positions: Outside Yard & Receiving ($18/hr).

  • Perks: Profit sharing and exclusive store discounts. It’s physical work, but it keeps you moving!

  • Apply: menards.com/careers

 

🚌 City & Public Service

 

• Transportation Authority of Calhoun County (TACC)

  • Positions: Utility Worker.

  • Pay: $22.46 - $29.20/hr.

  • Note: This isn't driving the bus—it's maintaining the coaches, the transit facilities, and the shelters. Incredible pay for a semi-skilled maintenance role!

  • Apply: battlecreekmi.gov/jobs

• City of Battle Creek (Fire Department)

  • Positions: Entry-Level Firefighter (Fall 2026 Eligibility List).

  • Note: Don't wait until fall! You must apply now to get on the roster for the written and physical exams.

 

🏫 Education (The $20k Housing Perk)

 

• Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS)

  • Positions: Teachers, Custodial Staff.

  • The "Must-Read" Perks: Starting teacher salaries are at $50,000 with a $1,500 signing bonus. Even better? They are offering up to $20,000 in Home Purchase Assistance to keep talent in the district.

  • Apply: battlecreekpublicschools.org/careers

 

🏥 Healthcare & Hospital Support

 

• Bronson Battle Creek

  • Positions: Acute Care Assistants (ACA), Patient Care Assistants (PCA), Surgery Medical Assistants.

  • Perks: Sign-on bonuses up to $5,000 are available for ACAs and PCAs! (High school diploma/GED required).

  • Apply: bronsonhealth.com/careers

 

🎰 Casino, Hospitality & Logistics

 

• FireKeepers Casino Hotel

  • Positions: Slot Technician II ($23.80/hr), Front Desk Supervisor ($17.88/hr), Heavy Duty EVS Attendant ($16/hr).

  • Tip: Their next monthly Open Interview event is next week (Thursday, April 2nd). Apply online today so you are in the system before you walk in the door!

  • Apply: firekeeperscasino.com/careers

• Amplitude HR

  • Positions: Temporary Material Handler (1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM).

  • Pay: $18.00/hr.

  • Apply: Search "Amplitude HR Battle Creek" on Indeed.

 

Job Seeker Q&A

 

Q: What exactly does an "EVS Attendant" do at FireKeepers or Bronson?

A: EVS stands for "Environmental Services." It is a fancy (and more respectful) term for the cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping staff. They are the unsung heroes of both the casino and the hospital. Without a top-tier EVS team, neither of those massive buildings could stay open for a single day.

 

Q: I want to work for the City, but I don't have a college degree. What are my options?

A: You have plenty! The Bailey Park Grounds Crew is a great entry-level seasonal job. If you want something permanent, the TACC Utility Worker role ($22.46 - $29.20/hr) is heavily focused on hands-on maintenance skills rather than a four-year degree.

 

Q: I need a job that gets me home by the time my kids are out of school. Any ideas?

A: Check out Amplitude HR this week! They are hiring a 1st Shift Material Handler that works from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Alternatively, Menards is still hiring for their 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM stocking shifts, leaving your whole afternoon wide open.

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