School Janitor

American Heritage Schools - Palm Beach Campus; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees’ depend

Summer education discounts

Free summer day camp for dependents

On-site housing assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

401K with employer match

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is seeking a School Janitor to perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks across classrooms, hallways, and common areas. The role emphasizes safe handling of cleaning supplies and adherence to sanitation standards.

The position requires high school level education with strong attention to detail, reliability, and good communication. Experience in maintenance is preferred but not required; benefits and on-site work are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and mop floors daily in assigned areas
• Strip and wax floors as needed
• Empty trash and replace liners
• Clean windows and doors as requested by supervisor
• Report supply orders to Lead Representative
• Open/close picnic table umbrellas daily

Skills

Good communication

Cleaning products knowledge

Disinfection

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for School Janitor. Maintenance experience 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.

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

Benefits

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children