Grounds Keeper

Job Description

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