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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.

Join Mariani Landscape and Nurture Your Landscaping Career! As an Intern, you'll join a dynamic team in our Lake Bluff, IL location, gaining hands-on experience and honing your skills. You'll contribute directly to projects that transform outdoor areas into beautiful, functional spaces for our clients. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise and make a real impact.

Ready to take your landscaping career to the next level? Apply today and join us for Summer 2027!
 

Position Summary:

Gain hands-on experience with our associates, particularly our Greenhouse, Yard, and Maintenance Crew Leaders, to understand the complete lifecycle of a maintenance or enhancement project. Our internship program aims to provide students with practical experience in each specialized department. Interns are paired with seasoned Mariani associates/mentors who guide and educate them throughout the internship process. Internships offer an excellent opportunity to study how Mariani creates and maintains award-winning landscape projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Mariani's diverse portfolio of landscape projects, ranging from green roof projects in Chicago to palatial estates in the Northshore, provides many unique opportunities for a motivated individual. This entire process allows us to continue our commitment to educating college and university students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 
• Collaborate effectively with the Crew Leader and team members.
• Ensure high-quality standards in all tasks performed.
• Actively contribute to all job site activities, including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and more.
• Participate in Mariani training programs related to equipment and safety.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and in appropriate uniform for each workday.

Educational Requirements:
• Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a Landscape related degree program.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Enrolled in a current landscape-related degree program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, or installation techniques.
• Prior Aspire Software Experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Crew Leader.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with other Crew Members.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to learning Mariani standards and procedures for work completion.
• Prioritization of safety and adherence to safe work practices.
• Accountability for work performance and timely completion.

Working Conditions:
Work requires continuous physical activity including standing, reaching, bending, twisting and walking. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to client needs and deadlines. Work will be conducted in outdoor elements (sun, rain, wind), 8 – 12 hours per day.