General Labor/Groundskeeper - Verona Pumping Station

General Labor/Groundskeeper

• Verona Pumping Station Salary $14.00
• $15.00 Hourly Location Verona Pumping Station, MI Job Type Seasonal/Temp Department Department of Public Works Division Verona Opening Date 04/01/2026 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A
• Seasonal/Temp Description Benefits Questions 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. The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOGOV Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or

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support@governmnentjobs.com if your need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Have Questions About Your Application or a Job Opportunity with The City of Battle Creek? Please reach out to our Human Resources staff at HumanResources@battlecreekmi.gov and we will get back to you as soon as possible. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Description Performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on City buildings, equipment, and grounds. The work schedule for this temporary position is Monday

• Friday 6:30am
• 3pm (40 hours per week). This position is needed from April
• September.

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, 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 and must be at least 18 years old to be considered. Ability to pass MDOT physical. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions. Skill in using lawn care, cleaning, and snow removal equipment. 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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. 01 Do you have 1 year of experience in facilities and grounds maintenance operating equipment such as small tools, mowers and light/medium trucks. Yes No 02 Do you have experience using a Bobcat brush hog and zero-turn mower? I only have experience using a brush hog. I only have experience using a zero-turn mower. I have experience using both a brush hog and zero-turn mower. I have not used a brush hog or zero-turn mower before. Required Question Employer City of Battle Creek (MI) Department Department of Public Works Address 150 S Kendall St Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037