Employment

Marek Landscaping, LLC is a design-build firm founded in 1996 that provides sustainable design, construction, and stewardship of the land. Our focus is on natural areas management, shoreline stabilizations, green infrastructure, trails, and parks. With low-impact design methods, we use native plants and natural materials to design, construct, and support ecologically functional systems for public, private, and NGO clients. Current projects include bluff, shoreline, and wetland restorations for large public projects, non-profits, and private residences.
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 are 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 a licensed Landscape Architect to:
• Serve as project manager for multi-disciplinary projects, including being the main point of contact, managing project schedule and budget, and directing design staff for completing tasks.
• Mentor landscape designers and support staff.
• Create design budgets and proposals for a variety of clientele (public, non-profit, and residential).
• Prepare renderings and exhibits for private clients and public informational meetings.
• Produce landscape designs and specifications from concept through construction drawing stage including detailed drawings, planting designs, grading plans, and site layout. Projects include permeable pavers and green infrastructure. Materials often include natural stone, black locust whole logs and milled lumber, and custom fabricated metals.
• Generate construction budgets and bids.
• Communicate with Foremen to direct field crew on design implementation.
• Work independently and as part of a team, often in a cross-disciplinary manner.
• Help generate new client leads.
• Create partnerships with local suppliers and contractors.
• Help develop standard specifications and construction details and documents.
• Managing client communications and relationships.
• Manage up to four designers.
• Learn and implement the principles of biomimicry.
• Collaborate with Principal and other design staff.

Qualifications:
• Professional landscape architecture degree (Accredited: BLA, BSLA, MLA).
• Experience with stormwater management and/or sustainable design.
• Current Landscape Architecture licensure in Wisconsin (additional states a plus).
• Minimum 5 years professional experience as Landscape Architect.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino.
• Experience with field monitoring and reporting a plus.
• Knowledge of native Wisconsin plant communities is a plus.

Benefits:
• Gear and uniform stipend
• Phone Reimbursement
• Consistent work schedule, with flexibility for time off
• Positive company culture, paid continuing education and career development
• Cutting edge projects, with the highest commitment to quality and ecology
• Paid holidays and accrued paid time off
• Four-day work week (10-hour days)
• Healthcare reimbursement
• Remote or part time options considered for the right candidate

Nature doesn’t discriminate, so why should we? Marek Landscaping welcomes and celebrates diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Please send resume and portfolio to jointheteam@mareklandscaping.com. Thank you!

Marek Landscaping, LLC is a design-build firm founded in 1996 that provides sustainable design, construction, and stewardship. We focus on natural areas management, shoreline stabilization, green infrastructure, trails, and parks. With low-impact design methods, we use native plants and natural materials to design, construct, and support ecologically functional systems for public, private, and NGO clients. Current projects include bluff, shoreline, and wetland restorations.

We are a small, tight-knit firm with a passion for community activism. We invest in our team members with continued education opportunities and training. Share your love of the outdoors, ecology, and quality workmanship with a team of people who want to make a difference!
We are currently seeking a Landscape Construction Crew Member to:
• Work independently and as part of a team, following instruction from Construction Foreman
• Operate or be willing to learn the proper operation of various tools and equipment: chainsaws, jackhammers, power tools, skid steers, compact excavators, tractors, and other specialized equipment
• Perform maintenance on tools and equipment: inspections, lubricating, and cleaning
• Assist with the installation of green infrastructure in residential and commercial hardscape and softscape features, including:
o Natural stone & paver patios, walkways, trail systems
o Retaining walls
o Green roofs
o Ponds, fountains, streams, and other water features
o Bluff stabilization and access infrastructure
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently daily
Qualifications:
• Capability to work outdoors
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Any agricultural, construction, or landscaping experience desirable

Benefits:
• 4 day work week (Four 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday weather dependent) with flexible time off
• Gear stipend
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Accrued vacation
• Company sponsored professional development opportunities

As a Landscape Construction Crew Member, you can expect to learn the following skills:
• Proper operation and maintenance of various hand tools, power tools, and equipment, including various specialized tools
• Trail-building techniques and principles
• Permeable surface techniques and installation
• Bluff stabilization principles and implementation techniques
• Basic horticultural skills, including plant installation and care
• Basic plant identification skills

Marek Landscaping LLC provides an equal employment opportunity to all individuals,
regardless of their race, color, belief, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please send a resume to jointheteam@mareklandscaping.com.