Ecological Landscape Technician

Join Marek and do great things with us!

Founded in 1996, Marek Landscaping, LLC provides sustainable design, construction, and stewardship of the land. Our focus is on natural areas management, shoreline and bluff stabilizations, and green infrastructure installation for public projects, non-profits, and private residential/commercial properties. With low-impact design methods, we use native plants and natural materials to design, construct, and support ecologically functioning systems.

We are a small closely held firm with a community spirit and active culture. We want our team to grow together, and we invest in our employees’ training. We’re especially interested if you share our love of the outdoors, ecology, and quality workmanship along with a strong desire to make a difference.

We are currently seeking an Ecological Landscape Technician to

* Conduct aspects of native habitat restoration projects, including: + Tree and brush cutting and removal. + Invasive plant species control removal and foliar pesticide application (only when certified). + Planting, seeding, soil preparation, and erosion control material installation. + Monitoring, surveying, or sample collection. * Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently daily. * Operation of power tools, and other specialized equipment. * Work independently and as part of a team, following instructions. * Occasionally participate in landscaping hardscape and softscape projects.

We will help you achieve

• Knowledge of local plant taxonomy in Southeastern Wisconsin, including plant ID.
• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License (3.0, 5.0, 6.0).
• Prescribed fire training (S-130, S-131, S-190, S-290).

Minimum Qualifications

• Capability to work during the field season in various outdoor conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, and rain or snow.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Effecti...