Landscape Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Field Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field training

Dedicated mentorship

Career development

Industry networking

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance is offering a 10–12-week paid internship in landscape maintenance and operations in the Nashville area. Interns work across field and office operations, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to present their成果 and explore career paths.

The program emphasizes teamwork, professional etiquette, and exposure to multiple departments, with a capstone presentation and potential for future employment after graduation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a related degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented, customer-focused industry.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field operations experience alongside crews.
• Shadow teams in Field Ops, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership.
• Receive dedicated mentorship and regular feedback for professional development.
• Participate in management and leadership development activities.
• Collaborate with a diverse team on meaningful projects and network within Ruppert.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Office & field versatility

Physical stamina

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance is offering a 10–12-week paid internship in landscape maintenance and operations in the Nashville area. Interns work across field and office operations, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to present their成果 and explore career paths.

The program emphasizes teamwork, professional etiquette, and exposure to multiple departments, with a capstone presentation and potential for future employment after graduation.