It’s True—the MLI Grass Actually IS Greener.
Our employees are our biggest asset—and we invest and value them as such. Whether you are seeking part-time/seasonal work or a long-term industry career, we have a comprehensive benefit package like no other.
- Continuing Education
Green Industry Certifications
- Certified Landscape Technicians (CLT-Exterior)
- Certified Landscape Managers (CLM)
- Lawn Care Technician
- Green Roof Professional (GRP)
- Backflow Certified
- Certified Backflow Auditor
- Certified Irrigation Designer
- Certified Paver Installer (ICPI)
Safety is Our Culture.
From day one, our teams are provided expansive, hands-on, technical and problem-solving scenario-based training(s). Our teams’ safety comes first. No exceptions.
OSHA – 30hr & 10hr Certifications
CPR and First-Aid Certified
- CCS Approved Contractor
Competent Person Trained
Accredited Safety Program
Your First Big Break Awaits!
Are you ready to see your coursework in real-world application? We have crafted a best-in-business comprehensive internship experience, providing hands-on learning and exposure to three primary business facets: Sales/Estimating, Landscape Management/Maintenance and Landscape Development/Construction. Interns are paired with experienced MLI associates/mentors, who guide and educate throughout the 10-week program.
Part-Time/Seasonal Benefits
As premier landscaping professionals, we intend to always provide best-in-business benefits and perk programs. We value the skills, work ethic, and experience you bring to MLI and strive to continuously support and reward your efforts.
Health Insurance Plans
401 K Plan
Safety Incentive Plan
Employee Lunch Program
Employee Referral Program
UBER Ride Assistance
Personal Financial Consulting
Additional Full-Time Benefits
As we consistently strive to be Indianapolis’ premier landscaping provider, it is critical to attract and retain best-in-business talent—and that is you! Whether new to your career or a seasoned professional, we have a long-term career track and benefit package to compensate your specialized expertise and talent. Let’s discuss!
PTO/Vacation
Continual Education Reimbursement
Professional Liscense Fees Reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Program
Open Positions
Operations Manager – Landscape Management
US-IN-Indianapolis North
Overview
Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc. is a respected landscape management and installation company. Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc. specializes in delivering exceptional commercial landscape services and is part of an organization that has been growing successful companies since 2016. The company has a distinct culture that sets it apart from its competition by challenging its employees with the empowerment to chart the company’s destiny. Due to our plans for aggressive growth the Landscape Management Division has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
The Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of landscape management and installation of enhancement & irrigation projects. These responsibilities include supervising field personnel, managing subcontractors, overseeing projects to substantial completion and through the warranty period, communicating with customers, designers, and maintaining quality standards. The Operations Manager coordinates and works with the Account Executive/Managers, along with their team of Area Managers/Field Managers to schedule manpower and equipment resources.
- Ensure all equipment for projects and service accounts are available when needed.
- Evaluates equipment utilization and makes recommendations for future purchases.
- Manages equipment service records and ensures property fleet management is being held for all accounts.
- Responsible for safety; tracking Additional Authorization Work (AWA); purchasing; and, daily schedules of personnel, equipment and materials associated with landscape management and enhancement projects.
- Ensures all workers compensation insurance claims are properly documented and reported immediately.
- Contact utility company regarding line location and secure any permits required or affirm their Area Managers/Field Managers have done so.
- Manage, direct, and train landscape management employees and perform annual reviews.
- Writes, maintains and updates company SOP’s for Landscape Management. (standard operating procedures)
- Ensures that company employee manual and safety manual are adhered to by all staff.
- Manage the daily operations of multiple maintenance properties and installations.
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring and retention of employees; and approval of timesheets and employee leave requests.
- Ensures that accounting receives all paperwork from the field on a timely basis.
- Responsible for initial site visits and cost estimating.
- Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed and disseminated.
- Assists in bidding process as needed. (ie. Hours, materials, ect)
- Assists in the development, implementation, and achievement of the company’s annual budget goals.
- Maintain a high level of quality and efficiency in the field.
- Serve as liaison between MLI, property managers, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Keep record of personnel matters, vehicles, and service requests
- Ensure customer satisfaction, respond to customer complaints and special requests, and promote company image
Qualifications
- Experience with commercial and residential landscape maintenance/enhancements to include budgeting, job costing, materials management, project management, production and scheduling
- Horticulture knowledge to include plant identification
- Proficiency in irrigation systems, diagnosis and repair
- Knowledge of blueprints, takeoffs, plant material, hardscapes and water features
- Strong ability to lead, train and support crew members
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be customer service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and job costing methods are preferred
- Certified Landscape Technician or Professional – (CLT / CLP) is a plus
- OSHA 30
Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other category as protected by law.
Crew Member – Landscape Management
US-IN-Marion County
Overview
Midwest Landscape Industries Inc. is hiring experienced grounds maintenance workers to work with and model company procedures.
Responsibilities
- Lay sod, plant, mow, trim, water, dig, spread dirt, rake, prune, mulch, blow, weed, load and unload materials, remove snow using a snow shovel, apply salt/ice melt using a walk-behind spreader.
- No education or experience required
- Great pay, benefits, and opportunities exist for training and growth!
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening and be able to lift 50lbs routinely.
Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other category as protected by law.
Transportation to jobsite provided by the employer.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $12.40 – $24.00 per hour based on experience and performance
Send resumes to Steve Hastings, Vice President, 6800 East 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219; shastings@mli-in.com; 317.672.3788.
Note: This notice is provided as a result of the anticipated filing of an application for permanent labor certification for this job opportunity. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application to the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Atlanta Processing Center, Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 410, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Design Build & Hardscape Foreman
US-IN-Indianapolis North
Overview
To keep up with our rapid growth we are currently hiring Hardscape Foremen with experience in the green industry. MLI is completely responsible for the success of his or her projects including safety, customer contact and satisfaction, team building, production, and overall landscape maintenance quality/service.
Responsibilities
The Design Build & Hardscape Foreman is responsible for managing labor and materials in the field to complete assigned large scale residential projects. Ideal candidates will have a track record of successfully managing or being a part of hardscape, water feature, landscape and irrigation projects. Candidates should also have a good knowledge of different type of materials (natural and manmade), equipment use, plant materials, and horticultural practices, be well organized and detail oriented. A certificate/degree in Hardscape, Irrigation, or Horticulture is preferred.
Qualifications
- A positive reference of work experience in hardscapes, landscape management or related industry
- A strong work ethic
- A good knowledge of hardscapes and horticultural practices
- Be well organized and detail oriented
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- A desire to work with a company whose values are focused on our people, our customers, and how we perform our work every day
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Irrigation Install Technician
US-IN-Indianapolis North
US-IN-Plainfield
Overview
The Irrigation Install Technician is completely responsible for planning and executing all aspects of Irrigation installations, including installing multiple types of systems, pipe configurations, wiring within landscape installation projects.
Responsibilities
Duties include general labor management, accepting material at the site when necessary, customer relations and overseeing safety on the job.
- Manages 3-5 employees on crews and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Will be responsible for ensuring all crew members are in company uniform and are wearing the proper safety gear as required (safety glasses, ear plugs, boots, etc.). - Will be responsible for the safety and management of crew members.
- Must be able to work as a team member, follow instructions, and present a positive impression to our clients and employees.
- Plans Irrigation tasks and instructs workers on projects to ensure completion by proposed completion dates.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including the work site, trucks, shop, and equipment. Responsible for maintaining tools and equipment and reporting issues to your manager.
- Must have strong irrigation knowledge. General installation of sleeving, boring, valves, pipe, head placement, wire and controllers.
- Must be proficient with irrigation machinery (walk behind and ride on trenchers, skid steer, excavator, truck and trailer, and a variety of gas powered/electric tools).
- Must be able to competently haul machinery with trucks and trailers. CDL license a plus.
Actively participate in team meetings. - Competent skills in reading and implementing irrigation design drawings.
- Must be able to think creatively to meet site conditions and possess the ability to make decisions on and off design changes.
- Candidate should have 3+ years of working as a crew foreman for an irrigation company.
Qualifications
Experience in irrigation installations with all major brands, competent with equipment and safety, ability to troubleshoot and read plans.
Certified Irrigation Technician – (CIT) is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour
Internship Program
MLI’s diverse portfolio of landscape projects from streetscapes, parks, healthcare facilities, residential, green roofs, and office parks, provides many unique opportunities for motivated individuals. MLI 10-week paid internships provide concentration in the following areas:
- Sales & Estimating / Business Administration – (3 Week Period)
- Landscape Management / Maintenance – (4 Week Period)
- Horticultural Plant & Turf Care Management / Account & Area Management / Enhancements / Irrigation Services
- Landscape Development / Construction – (3 Week Period)
- Commercial Construction / Residential Design Build / Project Management / Project Engineering
Additional internship benefits include:
- Compensation – MLI offers a paid internship with the specific pay rate dependent upon experience level. MLI also offers additional compensation for overtime hours that exceed a 40-hour work week.
- Cross-Training – MLI provides opportunities to work and learn skills in several different positions—proving real-world insights to your potential niche/best fit.
- Housing – For any non-Indianapolis based students, MLI will make every attempt to secure and largely pay (monthly allowance) for local housing.
- Career Opportunities – Upon successful internship completion, you will be eligible for full-time opportunities upon graduation.
