Field Operations Intern: Landscape Maintenance & Mentorship

Ruppert Landscape Co; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field training

Job shadowing

Dedicated mentorship

Leadership development

Team environment

Professional networking

Intern choice experience

Final presentation

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. in Virginia offers a 10–12-week paid internship in Landscape Maintenance, providing hands-on field training, job shadowing, mentorship, and leadership development.

Interns work across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership, with real projects and daily exposure to operations. This field-focused program includes an internship schedule with outdoor work, training outside, and a final presentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field training across landscape production and branch operations.
• Shadow teams in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales and Branch Leadership.
• Work with a dedicated mentor and receive regular feedback.
• Develop leadership and professional etiquette through structured development activities.
• Collaborate with interns on meaningful projects and teamwork.
• Present internship experiences and outcomes at the program end.
• Explore career pathways with potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Adaptability

Hands-on

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co. in Virginia offers a 10–12-week paid internship in Landscape Maintenance, providing hands-on field training, job shadowing, mentorship, and leadership development.

Interns work across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership, with real projects and daily exposure to operations. This field-focused program includes an internship schedule with outdoor work, training outside, and a final presentation.