Paid Landscape Maintenance Intern: Field Training

Ruppert Landscape; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship

Paid internship

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join its 10-12 week Landscape Maintenance Internship from May–August 2027. This paid program provides hands-on field training and exposure to branch operations, with mentorship and opportunities to learn across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership.

You'll develop practical skills, expand industry knowledge, and contribute to real projects while working outdoors much of the time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently pursuing a degree in horticulture, turf management, agribusiness, business/operations/construction management, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in both office and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Gains hands-on field training across multiple areas of field operations.
• Job shadowing across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Dedicated mentorship with regular feedback for professional development.
• Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Contributes to meaningful projects in a collaborative team.
• Builds professional network and industry connections.
• Opportunity to gain department-specific experience at program end.
• Final presentation of internship experiences and lessons learned.
• Path to potential full-time employment after graduation.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related degree program

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape invites motivated students to join its 10-12 week Landscape Maintenance Internship from May–August 2027. This paid program provides hands-on field training and exposure to branch operations, with mentorship and opportunities to learn across Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Leadership.

You'll develop practical skills, expand industry knowledge, and contribute to real projects while working outdoors much of the time.