Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)

Apex Companies•Minneapolis, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Companies is hiring a Landscape Foreman to support maintenance of stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. The role plans, directs, and schedules landscaping, routine maintenance, and light repairs for stormwater assets, and leads a crew of 2–4 people. Work includes mowing, weed trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs. The foreman operates landscaping and light construction equipment, maintains the equipment trailer, and documents work in the field using Apex systems. Travel from the shop to local and regional client sites is required, typically for 10 days per month, Monday through Friday. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is full-time, with a stated schedule of 40–55 hours per week and overtime opportunities. Compensation is $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience. Apex describes the work as an opportunity to help protect and improve local water quality. Candidates must be at least 21 due to DOT interstate transportation requirements, have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, and pass pre-employment background, motor vehicle record, and drug checks. The work requires performing physical tasks and working in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

2–4+ years of manual labor experience; outdoor experience is preferred.
Willingness to travel locally and regionally is required; travel is typically 10 days per month, Monday through Friday.
Must be at least 21 years old due to DOT interstate transportation requirements.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and a reliable method of transportation required.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening.
Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting, and to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Outdoor experience.
Solid understanding of landscaping equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and schedule landscaping, routine maintenance, and light repairs of stormwater infrastructure, including retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets.
Lead a crew of 2–4 crew members, communicating and enforcing safety regulations.
Perform mowing, weed trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs at client properties.
Operate landscaping and light construction equipment and maintain the equipment trailer.
Prepare reports and document field work using Apex proprietary systems.
Travel from the shop to local and regional client sites in a company truck.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Per diem on travel days ($55 per diem; lodging provided during regional travel).
Overtime opportunities.
Performance-based annual raises.
Annual bonus opportunities.
Subsidized medical coverage.
Subsidized dental coverage.
Subsidized vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Optional disability plans.
401(k) with company match.
15 days of paid time off each year.
9 paid company holidays.
Tuition assistance.
Ongoing professional development.