Arborist Intern: Field Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

PPE Provided

LMS Training

Winter Orientation

Summer Intern Workshops

Monthly Check-Ins

Paid Online Learning

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in LONG ISLAND, NY is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship for Spring–Summer 2027. You will work in the field 40-50 hours weekly, side-by-side with experienced Arborists and landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain tree health.

Salary is $22–$23 per hour. The program emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and growth through Davey’s extensive industry experience and LMS resources.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the Outdoors!
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor by working in the field with Arborists and Landscape professionals to deliver client service.
• Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance.
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field.
• Plant Health Care activities including deep root fertilization, soil care and pest/disease management.
• Support daily operations and business components of a residential tree care office.

Skills

Outdoor Enthusiasm

Plant Health Care interest

Team Collaboration

Education

Arboriculture or related studies (student)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in LONG ISLAND, NY is offering an Arborist Trainee Internship for Spring–Summer 2027. You will work in the field 40-50 hours weekly, side-by-side with experienced Arborists and landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain tree health.

Salary is $22–$23 per hour. The program emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and growth through Davey’s extensive industry experience and LMS resources.