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.
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