Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)

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Position: Landscaping Foreman (Stormwater)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Schedule: Full Time, 40-55 hours per week (Monday-Friday only, overtime opportunities)
Compensation:  $21.00 - $23.00+  an hour depending on experience
Travel: Required (typically 10-15 days per month, M-F only) Eligible for our Summer Travel Bonus and $59 per diem for travel days!

We're hiring a Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)​​ to play a key role in providing landscaping and maintenance expertise to service our clients' stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. This position is a driving force behind our Stormwater team's success. If you have prior experience in Landscaping, as a Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader or Foreman, Construction Worker or Laborer, or Lead Groundskeeper, or if you enjoy working outdoors, we want to hear from you! 
 
Why you’ll love being on the Apex team: 

• Multiple Ways to Earn: Weekly pay, per diem, overtime potential, travel bonuses, and annual raises based on performance.


• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off annually + 9 company holidays.


• Safety Benefits: Personal protective equipment provided, water breaks for summer season


• Comprehensive Benefits: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.


• Financial Growth: Company-paid life insurance, optional short- and long-term disability, 401k match, tuition assistance, and continuing education support.

What you’ll do: 

• Plan, direct, and schedule landscaping, routine maintenance, and light repairs of stormwater infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets).


• Lead a crew of 2-4 crew members, communicating and enforcing all safety regulations.


• Perform mowing, weed-trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for client properties.


• Operate landscaping and light construction equipment and maintain the equipment trailer.


• Prepare reports and document work in the field using Apex proprietary systems.


• Travel from the shop location via the company truck to client sites locally and regionally. 10-15 days of travel is typical (M-F only). 

What we're looking for: 

• 2-5 years of experience in outdoor labor (landscaping, construction, grounds maintenance and repair, or similar work).


• Due to DOT requirements, employees must meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years or older


• Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening. We are a drug-free workplace.


• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and a reliable method of transportation. 


• Willingness to travel regionally. 


• Solid understanding of landscaping equipment and materials


• Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e. bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions. 

Interested? Apply today at apexcos.com!

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