Field Technician

Mariani Enterprises, LLC

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IL, Lake Bluff Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide.  Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.  Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network.  The opportunities are endless.

Job Overview 

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.

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) 

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:

$19.00 - $22.00

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Ensure native ecosystems thrive by removing invasive plants, applying herbicides, and supporting ecological projects.

Job title

Field Technician

Experience level

some natural areas restoration experience

Industry

landscaping

Location requirements

On-site in IL, Lake Bluff, with possibility of remote work in future.

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pesticide licenseplant recognitionuse of mowers and trimmerschainsawlift 50 lbs

Preferred skills

prescribed burn certificationnatural areas restoration experience

Specializations

plant removalherbicide applicationecological restorationprescribed burns
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lake Bluff, IL, USA

On-site City