Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett Tree Experts; Lexington (KY); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided uniforms

Access to training programs

A safety-first culture

Job summary

A leading tree care company in Kentucky is seeking an Arboriculture Intern for a summer program. This role offers hands-on training in scientific tree care, including pruning, pest management, and equipment operation. Interns will learn in a supportive environment while gaining extensive knowledge about the industry. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees and have a passion for the outdoors. This opportunity is perfect for those interested in developing a career in arboriculture with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Interest in learning scientific tree and shrub care.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe pruning and rigging of trees.
• Operate equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.
• Conduct property inspections and tree identification.
• Participate in training and safety meetings.

Skills

Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Root collar excavations

Tree pest management

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a Summer Internship with Bartlett Tree Experts! As an Arboriculture Intern, you will work alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on training. Our Summer Internships are 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and generally start in May (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability).

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities

As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring different facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands-on experience:

• Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including
• • Pruning
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Root collar excavations
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including
• • Property inspections
  • Tree identification
  • Insect and disease identification and management
  • Soil sampling
  • Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations
• Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team

About Us

Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 140 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, level of service, award-winning safety record, and, most of all, our people. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.