Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

Position: Landscape Technician (Stormwater) Location: Knoxville, TN Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience Schedule: Full Time, 40-55 hours per week (Monday-Friday, overtime opportunities) Regional Travel: Required, typically 10 days per month (lodging and $55 per diem on travel days) We're hiring a Landscape Technician (Stormwater) to support the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in landscaping, lawn care, construction, or groundskeeping, and for those who enjoy working outdoors and take pride in hands‑on work. Why you'll love being on the Apex team: Multiple Ways to Earn: Enjoy weekly pay, per diem, overtime opportunities, and performance-based annual raises. Comprehensive Benefits: Access subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, optional disability plans, and a 401(k) with company match. Time Off: Receive 15 days of paid time off each year, along with 9 paid company holidays. Long-Term Career Opportunities: Build a lasting career with Apex, supported by tuition assistance and ongoing professional development. Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by helping protect and improve water quality in local communities. What you'll be doing: Routine landscape maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets). Perform mowing, weed‑trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance, and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for client properties. Operate landscaping and light construction equipment. Travel from the shop to client sites locally and regionally using the company truck. Ten days per month is typical (Monday‑Friday). What we're looking for: 1-2 years of experience with manual labor; outdoor experience preferred. Solid understanding of landscaping equipment and materials preferred. Willingness to travel locally and regionally; ten days per month is typical (Monday‑Friday). 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; the workplace is drug free. Ability to perform various physical tasks (bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and work in a variety of weather conditions. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr