Natural Areas Technician

Job Overview 

Grow your career with Mariani Landscape! A Natural Areas 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.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• 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

Job 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

The Perks 

• 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)

Additional Job Description

Pay Transparency 

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. 

Position Range:

$17.29 – $20.00