Paid Landscape Maintenance Internship: Field Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Hands-on training

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. invites motivated students to join a 10–12 week landscape maintenance internship for May–August 2027.

The program blends field operations with office support, offering hands-on training, shadowing, and dedicated mentoring within a collaborative team. You will gain exposure to Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership, and may pursue a department-specific training track at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turf Management, Agribusiness, Business Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in teamwork, customer-focused environment, and supporting various operational needs.
• Comfortable working in office and outdoor field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate common software tools.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of field operations.
• Shadow and engage with teams in Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership.
• Work with a mentor to develop professionally and receive feedback.
• Develop leadership, professional etiquette, and communication skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Customer-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ruppert Landscape Co. invites motivated students to join a 10–12 week landscape maintenance internship for May–August 2027.

The program blends field operations with office support, offering hands-on training, shadowing, and dedicated mentoring within a collaborative team. You will gain exposure to Field Operations, Irrigation, Enhancements, Sales, and Branch Leadership, and may pursue a department-specific training track at the end of the internship.