Paid Arborist Intern — Field Training & Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climbing gear provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training LMS

Winter orientation

Summer workshops

Progress check-ins

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship at King of Prussia, PA. This field-based internship begins in Spring-Summer 2027 and provides hands-on experience under experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians.

Interns will learn pruning, installation, equipment safety and plant care while gaining exposure to the operational and business side of residential tree care. 40–50 hours weekly with some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
• Experience in proper plant care and arboriculture favored.
• Willingness to learn and work outdoors.
• Able to report to work regularly and punctually.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to be a tree doctor by working in the field with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians to deliver client service and maintain tree & landscape health and beauty.
• Perform tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance; tree and landscape installation.
• Safe operation of field equipment (chainsaws, chippers, etc.).
• Plant Health Care tasks including deep root fertilization, soil care and disease management.
• Gain exposure to daily operations and business components of a Residential Tree Care office.
• Develop client service, sales, management and leadership fundamentals.
• HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays.
• SALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourly

Education

Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers an Arborist Trainee Internship at King of Prussia, PA. This field-based internship begins in Spring-Summer 2027 and provides hands-on experience under experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians.

Interns will learn pruning, installation, equipment safety and plant care while gaining exposure to the operational and business side of residential tree care. 40–50 hours weekly with some Saturdays.