Paid Landscape Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Field Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $16–$18

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is offering a 10–12-week paid internship in landscape maintenance in Silver Spring, MD. This program provides hands-on field training, mentorship, and exposure to office operations within a collaborative team.

You will shadow crews, assist with day-to-day operations, and gain skills in landscape production, irrigation, and sales support, preparing you for a professional career after graduation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in horticulture or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, customer-focused with support across operations.
• Office and outdoor field environments comfortable.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of duties.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hands-on field operations and training.
• Shadow field crews, irrigation, and branch activities.
• Support management and leadership development activities.
• Contribute to team projects and professional networking.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is offering a 10–12-week paid internship in landscape maintenance in Silver Spring, MD. This program provides hands-on field training, mentorship, and exposure to office operations within a collaborative team.

You will shadow crews, assist with day-to-day operations, and gain skills in landscape production, irrigation, and sales support, preparing you for a professional career after graduation.