LANDSCAPING ASSISTANT 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Birmingham is seeking a Landscaping Assistant to perform a broad range of grounds maintenance under the Director of Facilities and Maintenance. This role maintains an attractive school environment and supports daily operations.

Duties include lawn care, trimming, debris removal, minor repairs on equipment, and assisting other maintenance staff as needed. A HS diploma and prior landscaping experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years landscaping, horticulture, farming, or small engine repair experience preferred.
• Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for established lawns by mulching, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
• Use garden edgers, mow and edge lawns, operate power mowers and other small power tools.
• Gather and remove litter, rake, mulch and compost leaves.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges with appropriate tools.
• Trim and pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Provide upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters and other ground features.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws and pruning saws.
• Use hand tools like shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge trimmers and axes.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on grounds equipment as needed.
• Policing grounds areas of trash, litter and debris before cutting.
• Assist other maintenance personnel during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Small engine repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years landscaping/small engine repair experience

Job description

JOB TITLE

Landscaping Assistant

REPORTS TO

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

WORK DAYS

12 Months 240 Days

SALARY

Classified Schedule LA Level 5

($32,887 - $41,703)

LOCATION

Maintenance Department

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT: X

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, performs a broad range of landscaping, small engine repair, and maintenance of grounds. Maintain an attractive, clean and natural environment in which to learn, and ensure that full educational use of all school grounds facilities are available at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for established lawns by mulching, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls
• Use Garden Edgers such as mow and edge lawns, using power mowers, and other small power tools
• Gather and remove litter, rake, mulch and compost leaves
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Trim and pick flowers, clean flower beds
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters and other ground features.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin axle-vehicles, chain saws, electric clippers and pruning saws
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws hedge and brush trimmers, and axes
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on powered and mechanical ground keeping equipment and tools as skills and experience permit
• Policing grounds areas of trash, litter, and debris before cutting
• May be called upon to assist with the work of other maintenance personnel during emergency situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma (or its equivalent/GED) or a collegiate transcript that demonstrates earned credit(s) or graduation
• A minimum of two (2) years of direct or related experience in landscaping, horticulture, farming, and/or small engine repair preferred
• The following responsibilities are listed to provide a general nature and scope of work to be performed, but management reserves the right to modify responsibilities to meet organizational needs

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

*NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

June 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals) .Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.