Grounds Keeper

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition for child

Summer education discount

Free summer camp

Early & after care

Cash bonuses

401K with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Housing assistance

Free continuing education

Job summary

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus is seeking Ground Maintenance Technicians to keep the school grounds clean, safe, and visually appealing. The role focuses on lawn care, planting, irrigation, and routine maintenance throughout the campus.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Landscaping experience is preferred but not required, and familiarity with sprinkler systems and gardening products is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience with landscaping or grounds maintenance is a plus.
• Knowledge of gardening techniques, fertilizers and pesticides is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns.
• Weed and mulch landscape beds.
• Trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees.
• Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees.
• Plant flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Water lawns, landscapes, and gardens.
• Monitor and maintain plant health.
• Operate and maintain garden equipment.
• Prepare outdoor areas for weather conditions.
• Install or maintain sprinkler and irrigation systems.

Skills

Self-motivated

Sprinkler systems

Gardening techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus, are currently accepting applications for Ground Maintenance Technicians.

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
• Cash 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.

Position Overview

The Ground Maintenance Technician is to ensure that the grounds of the school campus are maintained, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a visually appealing and safe outdoor environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns
• Weed and mulch landscape beds
• Trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees
• Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees
• Plant flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Water lawns, landscapes, and gardens
• Monitor and maintain plant health
• Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment
• Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tidying down unsecured items, etc.
• Installing or maintaining sprinkler and irrigation systems
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated
• Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
• Knowledge of gardening techniques and products such as fertilizers and pesticides

Working Environment

• Maintenance Building/Shop
• Extreme/various weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Physical stamina
• Ability to stand, kneel, or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 60 pounds

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.