Arborist Intern: Field Training & Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Training

Safety Commitment

PPE Provided

LMS Training

Winter Orientation

Intern Workshops

Paid Learning

School Break Work

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship based in Portland, ME, with field-based work in Gorham and Arundel. The program runs spring through summer 2027, with 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays, at a pay rate of $22–$23 per hour.

Interns will work alongside experienced Arborists and Plant Health Care professionals, gaining hands-on training, safety instruction, and exposure to residential-tree care operations across Davey’s service lines.

Qualifications

• Studying arboriculture or related discipline.
• Interest in plant health care and trees.
• Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.

Responsibilities

• Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and maintenance.
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field.
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and disease management.
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office.
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals.

Skills

Enthusiasm for plant care

Love of the outdoors

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Collaboration and communication

Education

Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship based in Portland, ME, with field-based work in Gorham and Arundel. The program runs spring through summer 2027, with 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday and some Saturdays, at a pay rate of $22–$23 per hour.

Interns will work alongside experienced Arborists and Plant Health Care professionals, gaining hands-on training, safety instruction, and exposure to residential-tree care operations across Davey’s service lines.