Grounds Keeper

Ahschool; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition for employee's child

Summer education discounts

Summer day camp for children

Early care & after-care for children

Yearly bonuses

401K with employer match after 1 year

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Supplemental Insurance plans

Pet Insurance options

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance at no cost

Affordable company housing when avail.

Free Continuing Education

Job summary

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I to keep campuses clean, organized, and disinfected. Responsibilities include floor care, trash removal, window cleaning, and basic repairs, with opportunities to support events and routine maintenance throughout the school year.

The position emphasizes reliability, physical endurance, and adherence to safety standards in a PK3-12 environment. Benefits and housing options may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with cleaning products and safe chemical handling preferred.
• Ability to work independently and follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and mop floors daily in designated areas.
• Strip and wax floors as needed.
• Empty trash and manage liners; ensure daily removal.
• Clean windows, blinds, doors; remove gum from floors.
• Disinfect bathrooms; restock supplies and towels.
• Dust surfaces, maintain cleanliness of janitor's area.
• Set up and tear down event spaces; move furniture as needed.
• Paint, pressure wash, replace bulbs and minor repairs as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Disinfection skills

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Manual Labor Delray Beach, Delray Beach, FL, US

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.