Crew Leader (Landscaping)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Hiring Immediately!

Position: Crew Leader (Landscaping)
Location: Houston, TX 77055
Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full Time, 40-55 hours per week (Monday-Friday, overtime opportunities)
Regional Travel: Required, typically 5-10 days per month ($55 per diem on travel days)

Eligible for our Summer travel bonus! On the 5th day of out-of-town travel and beyond per month, you could earn a $100 out-of-town travel bonus per day of travel.

We're hiring a Crew Leader (Landscaping) to support the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. Whether you have experience in construction, manual labor, or lawn maintenance as a Crew Leader — or simply enjoy working outdoors — we'd love 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.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans. Company-paid life insurance, optional short- and long-term disability, 401k match.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off annually and 9 paid company holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: 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. 5-10 days of travel is typical (M-F only).

What we're looking for:

• 2-5 years of experience with manual labor, outdoor experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of landscaping equipment and materials preferred.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally required.
• Due to DOT interstate transportation requirements, employees must meet the minimum requirement of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and a reliable method of transportation required.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening. We are a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e., bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Interested in joining the team? Visit our website ( to apply today!

Apex Job Title: Commercial Stormwater Compliance Foreman
Req ID: 10525

*Summer Travel Bonus Disclaimer: Eligible employees can earn $100 per out-of-town travel day after the 5th day of travel each month. Bonus resets monthly. Travel schedules and bonus structure are subject to change. Please ask our team for full details.

Annual Expected Pay Range

$21—$23 USD

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