Field Technician
Mariani Landscape•Lake Bluff, IL
•$19 - $22
About The Position
Grow your career with Mariani Landscape! A Technician is responsible for the restoration and stewardship of Natural Areas. Use industry standard techniques to remove invasive plants and promote the health and beauty of native ecosystems. This includes, but is not limited to ecological mowing, hand and mechanical removal of plants, applying herbicides, and assisting in prescribed burns.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Illinois or Wisconsin Applicator pesticide license
- Ability to use mowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, pruners and handsaws
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of basic plant recognition and horticultural knowledge
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs.)
- Ability to work outside in various conditions
- Some natural areas restoration experience
- S130/S190 or Midwest Ecological Prescription Burn Crew Member Certificate
- Ability to use chainsaw
Responsibilities
- Physically remove invasive plants to allow native plants to compete successfully and flourish
- Mix and apply herbicide according to the label
- Haul and load plant refuse and clean up the job site
- Follow instructions given to you by your production coordinator or crew leader
- Maintain high standard of quality
- Participate in all necessary training regarding equipment, safety, plant identification, and work procedures
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- PerkSpot
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
