School Janitor

School Janitor

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

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

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