Landscape Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Field Ops

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field training

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Professional networking

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, based in Georgia. Interns gain hands-on field experience, shadow key business areas, and receive dedicated mentorship to develop operational and leadership skills.

The program emphasizes teamwork, practical project work, and professional networking. Interns will explore field operations and office tasks, with a final presentation and potential pathways to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively 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 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 safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of routine job duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on field operations with crews and developing a comprehensive understanding of landscape production and branch operations.
• Job shadowing in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Dedicated mentorship to guide progress and provide regular feedback.
• Management & Leadership development through team building, etiquette, communication, and leadership practices.
• Collaborative team environment with meaningful projects and peer learning.
• Professional networking with peers, mentors, and leaders within Ruppert.
• Interns may gain further training in their department of choice at program end.
• Final presentation sharing internship experiences, projects, and learned skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, based in Georgia. Interns gain hands-on field experience, shadow key business areas, and receive dedicated mentorship to develop operational and leadership skills.

The program emphasizes teamwork, practical project work, and professional networking. Interns will explore field operations and office tasks, with a final presentation and potential pathways to full-time opportunities after graduation.