Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett Tree Experts; McDonald (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Uniforms & PPE

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is offering a Winter Arboriculture Internship in the Pittsburgh area. The Arboriculture Intern will work with a team of experienced arborists, gaining hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties.

Duration is 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, with start dates in January. The internship provides competitive compensation, safety training, uniforms, PPE, and access to Bartlett's research resources to support learning and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a relevant degree program (Arboriculture, Forestry, etc.)
• Interest in outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care.
• Assist with pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals.
• Learn integrated pest management fundamentals.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools.
• Support safety and training meetings and teamwork.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Team player

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

Pursuing degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Hand tools

Aerial lifts

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a Winter 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 Winter 2026 Internships are 8-12 weeks, 40 hours per week, and generally, start in January (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.

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.

Pittsburgh West

PA

Internships

3/10/2026

Intern