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.

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