Landscape Maintenance Intern: Field Ops & Mentorship

Ruppert Companies; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field training

Mentorship

Networking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is offering a Landscape Maintenance Internship in Charleston, SC. This 10–12 week program provides hands-on field training, shadowing across operations, dedicated mentorship, and leadership development as you work on real projects in a collaborative team setting.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in related fields and possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active pursuit of a degree in horticulture, turf management or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to support a variety of operational needs.
• Comfortable in office and outdoor field environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; physical capacity required.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on field training across multiple areas of field operations.
• Job shadowing with Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Dedicated mentorship and regular progress feedback.
• Leadership and professional etiquette development.
• Collaborative team environment with interns and staff.
• Networking with peers, mentors, and leaders within Ruppert Landscape.
• Internship may lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.
• Final presentation to summarize experiences and learnings.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Horticulture/Turf Management/Agribusiness/Business Management/Operations Management/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is offering a Landscape Maintenance Internship in Charleston, SC. This 10–12 week program provides hands-on field training, shadowing across operations, dedicated mentorship, and leadership development as you work on real projects in a collaborative team setting.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in related fields and possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiency with MS Office.