Landscape Install Intern: Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Ruppert Landscape Construction; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional networking opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Hands-on field training

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape offers a 10–12-week landscape install internship designed to provide hands-on field training and exposure to branch operations. You will shadow Project Management, Estimating, Sales, and Operations, with a dedicated mentor guiding your progress.

The program emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and networking, with opportunities to explore future roles in a collaborative, field-office environment across a major regional contractor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in working in a team-oriented, customer-focused industry with a willingness to support a variety of operational needs.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of routine job duties.
• Proficient in common software applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of field operations.
• Shadow teams involved in Project Management, Estimating, Sales, and Operations.
• Work with a mentor to guide progress and receive feedback.
• Participate in leadership development and professional etiquette training.
• Contribute to team projects and collaborate with interns and staff.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Team orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree in Horticulture/Turf Management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape offers a 10–12-week landscape install internship designed to provide hands-on field training and exposure to branch operations. You will shadow Project Management, Estimating, Sales, and Operations, with a dedicated mentor guiding your progress.

The program emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and networking, with opportunities to explore future roles in a collaborative, field-office environment across a major regional contractor.