Paid Arborist Internship: Hands-On Tree Care Training

Davey Tree Expert Co; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

Uniforms & PPE Provided

LMS Training Access

Winter Orientation

Intern Workshops

Paid Online Learning

School Break Opportunities

Job summary

Canton, MI — The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Intern to gain hands-on field experience in arboriculture and landscape care. You will work alongside seasoned arborists, climbers, and plant health care professionals to deliver excellent client service and support tree and landscape health.

Hours range from 40 to 50 per week, typically Monday through Friday with some Saturdays. Salary is $22–$23 per hour, with full-time internship benefits and on-site work at multiple

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the outdoors
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

Skills

Plant care enthusiasm

Outdoor affinity

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Canton, MI — The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Intern to gain hands-on field experience in arboriculture and landscape care. You will work alongside seasoned arborists, climbers, and plant health care professionals to deliver excellent client service and support tree and landscape health.

Hours range from 40 to 50 per week, typically Monday through Friday with some Saturdays. Salary is $22–$23 per hour, with full-time internship benefits and on-site work at multiple