Landscape Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Field Ops & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $16–$18/hr

Mentorship program

Career exposure

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, with hands-on field training and job shadowing across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.

Open to students pursuing horticulture-related degrees; schedule includes significant field work, mentorship, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation. The program emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and real-world experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Candidates actively pursuing a relevant degree.
• Strong problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, customer-focused attitude.
• Comfortable in office and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field experience across multiple areas of field operations.
• Shadow teams in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership.
• Work with a mentor to develop professional skills and progress.
• Participate in leadership development and teamwork activities.
• Prepare for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer focus

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Pursuing horticulture-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape offers a 10–12 week paid internship in landscape maintenance, with hands-on field training and job shadowing across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.

Open to students pursuing horticulture-related degrees; schedule includes significant field work, mentorship, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation. The program emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and real-world experience in a fast-paced environment.