Lawn Maintenance Foreman
We're hiring an experienced, reliable lawn maintenance Foreman for the spring-to-fall season.
About Apex Property Services
Apex Property Services is a Halifax-based landscaping and property care company serving the Halifax peninsula and surrounding areas. We specialize in landscape and hardscape projects, property maintenance, lawn care, garden design and planting. In the winters we do commercial and residential snow clearing.
With a 5-star rating across more than 70 Google reviews, we've earned our reputation the right way: clean job sites, consistent work, fair pricing, and a commitment to exceeding our clients' expectations. We're a hard-working, down-to-earth team that takes real pride in our craft — and we're growing.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced and dependable Lawn Maintenance Foreman to join our team for the mowing season. This is hands-on, outdoor work for someone who takes pride in a property done right and a job site left spotless.
You'll spend your days mowing, trimming, and cleaning up residential and commercial properties across Halifax — working efficiently to complete your route, keeping our equipment in top shape, and representing Apex professionally on every property. If you know your way around a mower, a trimmer, and a trailer, and you show up reliably, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Mow residential and commercial lawns to a high, consistent standard across the Halifax peninsula.
- Operate a string trimmer (whipper snipper) and leaf blower to finish edges and leave every site clean and tidy.
- Tow and maneuver an equipment trailer safely to and between properties as needed.
- Mix two-stroke fuel correctly and keep equipment fuelled and ready to go.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance — sharpening and changing mower blades, checking oil and filters, and keeping all gear in good working order.
- Work efficiently to complete scheduled routes on time, adjusting for weather as needed.
- Keep job sites clean and leave every property looking its best.
- Represent Apex professionally and courteously on client properties.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 4+ years of hands-on lawn mowing and lawn maintenance experience.
- A clean, valid driver's licence — required to drive to job sites and tow the equipment trailer.
- Reliable and punctual — your crew and our clients count on you showing up.
- Efficient and self-directed — able to keep a steady pace and finish routes on schedule.
- Able to mix two-stroke (gas/oil) fuel correctly for small-engine equipment.
- Confident towing and maneuvering an equipment trailer.
- Able to handle simple equipment maintenance — sharpening blades and routine upkeep of mowers and gear.
- Physically able to work outdoors in all conditions and perform repetitive, physical tasks throughout the day.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nice to have:
- Experience with hedge trimming, garden work, hardscaping, or other landscaping services.
- Small-engine repair or mechanical knowledge.
- Familiarity with the Halifax area and efficient route planning.
Why Join Apex
- Full-time seasonal work with a well-reviewed, growing local company.
- A supportive, down-to-earth team that takes pride in its work.
- Competitive pay based on your experience.
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow with the company.
- Potential to continue with Apex through the winter on our snow and ice control crew.
How to Apply
Send your resume or a short summary of your experience to [email protected]
Please include “Lawn Maintenance Application” in the subject line.
You can also call us at (902) 499 8324 to apply or ask questions. We review applications as they come in and will reach out to candidates selected for an interview.
Apex Property Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person