Building Maintenance Technician-Level I

Job Description

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.

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