Bailey Park Grounds Crew

Salary: $11.67 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Full Blast/Recreation, MI
Job Type: Seasonal/Temp
Department: Parks & Recreation - Programs
Division: Recreation - Parks
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A - Seasonal/Temp

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Description
The City of Battle Creek is looking for candidates to join their Grounds crew out at Bailey Park! Grounds Crew employees are responsible for the preparation of the playing fields for baseball, softball and special event activities. As well as, the overall upkeep of Bailey Park. Grounds crew members must be flexible and ready to assist in any and all areas, as needed or required by the direct supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Manage all field prep including, but not limited to, ball fields and surrounding area management, edging, mound and plate prep, warning track maintenance, and infield playing surface maintenance.
• Occasionally monitoring weather conditions to ensure playability and player safety.
• Maintain fields during games.
• Perform pregame and post-game field maintenance as necessary.
• Ability to quickly pull tarps and other related equipment on and off fields.
• Operate and maintain/clean all equipment in a safe manner and keep in excellent working condition.
• Chalking and painting the fields
• Some janitorial duties.
• Trimming, weeding, mowing, etc.
• Assist with all operations and tasks that relate to the general upkeep and cleanliness of the park.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience operating equipment such as tractors, mowers, utility carts, string trimmers, and blowers.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, Grounds Crew members will have to stand, walk, bend, run, stoop, lift, etc. Employees must be physically capable of lifting 70 lbs, sufficiently, able to be active for an extended period, able to communicate with others verbally and written both in-person and on the phone, must be willing to work in all weather conditions, evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

Are you at least 16 years old?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience operating equipment such as tractors, mowers, utility carts, string trimmers, and blowers?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid Michigan Drivers License
• Yes, but it is out of state.
• No, I do not have a drivers license

Required Question