Grounds Keeper

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employee's eligible孩子

50% summer education discount

Free summer day camp for employees'孩子

Free infant/after-care for employees'子

Yearly bonuses

401K with partial employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

Pet insurance options

Disability insurance

Life insurance at no cost to employee

Housing assistance when available

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I to maintain clean, organized, and disinfected facilities across our campus. The role emphasizes floors care, waste management, and general upkeep to support a safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in grounds maintenance preferred. AHS emphasizes safety, reliability, and ability to work in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with staff and students.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety practices.
• Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces and areas.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and mop floors in designated areas daily.
• Strip and wax floors as needed.
• Empty trash and replace liners; manage waste daily.
• Clean windows, blinds, and doors as requested.
• Remove gum from floors and wipe surfaces daily.
• Disinfect bathrooms, replenish supplies.
• Dust surfaces and keep janitor’s room tidy.
• Assist with setup for events and breaking down spaces.

Skills

Communication

Cleaning products knowledge

Disinfection

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning supplies

Job description

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for school Grounds Keeper. Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred but not required.

Benefits Include

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free Day Summer Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Free Continuing Education available
• This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school for students in PK3-12th grades with two campuses in South Florida. The rigorous and well-rounded curriculum includes over 300-course offerings with 133 honors classes, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, and Computer Science, a Science Research Institute, and 75 fine arts courses. American Heritage is ranked #1 private school in the nation and #1 high school in Florida for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, #1 private school in the U.S. in math, #1 in Florida in science fair, and #1 mock trial and moot court teams in Florida.

The Building Maintenance Technician I is in charge of keeping the workplace clean, organized, and disinfected.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Vacuum and mop all floors daily in your designated areas (Bathrooms, hallways, etc.)
• Strip and wax floors as needed
• Empty trash and replace it with a new liner in cans.
  • Trash must be removed daily and taken to the dumpster.
  • Trash cans are to be washed monthly or as needed during the month to remove dirt and/or spills.
• Windows, blinds, and doors – Clean windows and/or doors as requested by the supervisor.
• Remove any gum from floors as needed.
• Use anti-bacterial wipes and wipe stair railings daily if in your assigned area.
• Bathrooms – Clean toilets, sinks, and floors with appropriate disinfectant cleaners.
  • Clean mirrors and tile walls as necessary.
  • Refill tissue, paper towels, and soap dispensers.
• Dusting – Remove cobwebs from the ceiling and dust all hardware (fire extinguishers, light switches, alarm boxes, etc.) and lockers if in your area.
  • Remove any dust or cobwebs from windows.
• Keep Janitor’s room clean, neat and orderly, and stocked with supplies.
• Report any supply order request to your Lead Representative.
• Opening and closing picnic table umbrellas every day

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Painting of walls, doors, and railings as instructed by Supervisor.
• Pressure cleaning of surfaces as instructed by Supervisor.
• Change light bulbs
• Replace electrical switches.
• Replace air conditioner filters
• Plumbing
  • Changing faucets
  • Tightening pipes
  • Changing flush valve diaphragms and fill valve
  • Replace toilet seats
• Set up and break-down special events
  • Provide carpeting and plastic mats
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Build and move portable stage
• Unload and distribute shipment contents to appropriate departments/locations
• Break down and set up from school to camp and camp to school
  • Add/remove all furniture from classrooms to storage
  • Add/remove bumpers to teacher’s boards'

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of various cleaning products/chemicals/supplies and when to use them
• Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces
• Good organization skills
• Excellent time-management skills

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Work in various/extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of walking or standing
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and reach

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status. AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.