Residential Production Manager Internship

Mariani Landscape • Lake Bluff, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Production Manager Intern joins Mariani Landscape’s team in Lake Bluff, Illinois, for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience with associates, particularly Greenhouse, Yard, and Maintenance Crew Leaders, to learn the lifecycle of maintenance and enhancement projects. Interns gain practical experience in specialized departments and are paired with experienced Mariani associates who serve as mentors. The role offers exposure to Mariani’s landscape projects throughout the Chicagoland area, including green roof projects in Chicago and estates in the Northshore, as part of the company’s commitment to educating college and university students.

The intern collaborates with crew leaders and team members, contributes to job-site work such as mowing, trimming, planting, and watering, and participates in equipment and safety training. Work is performed outdoors and involves continuous physical activity. Schedules may extend to evenings and weekends based on client needs and deadlines, with workdays of 8–12 hours. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a current landscape-related degree program and pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in a landscape-related field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, or installation techniques.
• Follow instructions from the Crew Leader.
• Have strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with other Crew Members.
• Deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Commit to learning Mariani standards and procedures for work completion.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to safe work practices.
• Be accountable for work performance and timely completion.
• Be able to stand, reach, bend, twist, and walk continuously; lift up to 50 pounds; and work outdoors in sun, rain, and wind.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Aspire Software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with the Crew Leader and team members.
• Maintain high-quality standards in all tasks performed.
• Contribute to job-site activities, including mowing, trimming, planting, and watering.
• Participate in Mariani training programs related to equipment and safety.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and in appropriate uniform for each workday.
• Learn the lifecycle of maintenance and enhancement projects through hands-on work with associates and crew leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree