Landscape Maintenance Intern: Field Training & Mentorship

Ruppert Companies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $16–$18

Hands-on field and office experience

Networking opportunities

People-first culture

Branch events

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Nashville, TN is offering a Landscape Maintenance Internship. This 10-12 week paid program combines hands-on field training with office exposure, shadowing across operations, and dedicated mentorship to build practical skills in the commercial landscape industry.

You’ll gain experience in field production, collaboration with crews, and leadership development, with a potential path to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in horticulture or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in both office and outdoor settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; comfortable in field operations.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist field crews with daily maintenance tasks.
• Shadow operations across Field Ops, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Receive mentorship and participate in leadership development activities.
• Contribute to team projects and cross-department initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing internship experiences.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Hands-on learning

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Nashville, TN is offering a Landscape Maintenance Internship. This 10-12 week paid program combines hands-on field training with office exposure, shadowing across operations, and dedicated mentorship to build practical skills in the commercial landscape industry.

You’ll gain experience in field production, collaboration with crews, and leadership development, with a potential path to full-time opportunities after graduation.