Arborist Internship: Field Training in Tree Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment

Access to LMS

Winter Virtual Orientation

Regional Summer Intern Workshops

Paid online learning during the school

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship in Horsham, PA. This field-based internship runs Spring–Summer 2027 and offers hands-on experience alongside experienced Arborists, Climbers, and Plant Health Care professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain healthy trees and landscapes.

HOURS are 40-50 per week with Mon-Fri and some Saturdays; SALARY is $22–$23 hourly.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & 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
• Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.

Education

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship in Horsham, PA. This field-based internship runs Spring–Summer 2027 and offers hands-on experience alongside experienced Arborists, Climbers, and Plant Health Care professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain healthy trees and landscapes.

HOURS are 40-50 per week with Mon-Fri and some Saturdays; SALARY is $22–$23 hourly.