Paid Field Operations Internship: Hands-On Training

Ruppert Companies LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands‑on training

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join a 10–12‑week Landscape Maintenance Internship in Fredericksburg, VA. You will gain hands-on field experience across multiple operations, shadow diverse teams, and work with a dedicated mentor to build practical skills.

The program emphasizes collaboration, professional networking, and exposure to leadership practices, setting you up for future roles in the commercial landscape industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active pursuit of a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, customer-focused mindset with willingness to support various operational needs.
• Comfortable in office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on field training across multiple areas of field operations.
• Job shadowing with teams in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Dedicated mentorship guiding progress and development.
• Exposure to management and leadership practices.
• Collaborative team environment working on meaningful projects.
• Professional networking with peers, mentors, and leaders.
• Intern choice experience for department-specific training at program end.
• Final presentation of internship experiences, projects, and lessons learned.
• Career pathways with potential full-time opportunities for top performers.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Horticulture or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join a 10–12‑week Landscape Maintenance Internship in Fredericksburg, VA. You will gain hands-on field experience across multiple operations, shadow diverse teams, and work with a dedicated mentor to build practical skills.

The program emphasizes collaboration, professional networking, and exposure to leadership practices, setting you up for future roles in the commercial landscape industry.