Department Assistant Job at The Planet Group, Battle Creek, MI

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  • The Planet Group
  • Battle Creek, MI

Job Description

Department Assistant – Construction Field Office

Location: Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Onsite – No Remote/Hybrid)

Type: 6-Month Contract - Opportunities for extension

Pay Rate: $21–$23/hr (OT available after 40 hours/week)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (5/10 workweek; weekends may be required)

About the Role:

We are seeking a dependable Department Assistant to join the team at an active construction site in Battle Creek, MI. This role will be based out of the field office on-site and will support daily administrative functions essential to construction operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support weekly field craft payroll time entry and verify jobsite badging system records
  • Submit corrections and assist with craft correction paychecks as needed
  • Perform data entry into IRA tracking logs and apprentice databases
  • Manage and process new hire paperwork accurately before submission to payroll
  • Handle general document control and manage UPS/FedEx deliveries at the field office
  • Maintain and order office supplies as needed
  • Assist with event and training setup
  • Provide overall administrative support to site management

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Minimum 2 years of administrative or coordinator experience, preferably in a construction environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word; Oracle experience preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work independently and fulfill urgent requests as needed
  • Professional, mature, and positive demeanor
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs if necessary
  • Must have reliable transportation to access the field office (gravel roads)
  • Must pass MVR check (background check includes driving record)
  • Steel-toed work boots required
  • Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Work Environment:

  • Must be comfortable working on an active construction site and exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
  • Noise levels are generally low to moderate.

Note:

  • No per diem offered – local candidates only.
  • Overtime available according to Michigan state OT laws.

At The Planet Group, we connect Construction experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

Job Tags

Contract work, Apprenticeship, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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