American Heritage Schools - Palm Beach 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
Yearly cash bonuses
401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
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 LEARNING SYSTEMS
JOB TITLE	Ground Maintenance Technician
DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT	Ground Maintenance
LOCATION	Palm Beach
REPORTS TO	Outside Maintenance Manager
EXEMPTION STATUS	Non-Exempt
DATE	Rev. July 2023

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

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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
	BENEFITS
	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 cash bonuses 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial 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.
	OTHER

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.

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Ground Maintenance Technician - Level I