Additional Locations: Albany, NY
Primary Locations: NY, Latham, 1 and 3 Runway Avenue, 12110
Requisition ID: 201822
Position Overview
Spring - Summer 2025 Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company
ALBANY, NY
The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for exceptional students who are interested in expanding their field experience in the areas of Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services.
STARTING DATE:
Flexible - We are currently looking for Internship candidates for Spring/Summer, 2025
Intern Selections are made by November 21st, 2024
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
Learn to be a tree doctor! Introduce career-orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the industry including tree care, tree climbing, chainsaw use, plant health care and customer service. Internships in each division may vary in length depending on availability. Interns will be assigned a manager who will mentor them through a variety of job experiences within the industry. Throughout your experience, you will work on residential and commercial properties and in an office setting.
HOURS:
- 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
Qualifications
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license highly valuable
SALARY:
- Starting at $22.00 hourly
EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
- Love of the Outdoors!
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
Additional Information
EXPERIENCE AND PERKS WE OFFER:
- Over 140 years of service gives you job security
- National reputation for Stewardship and Excellence
- Promotes ambitious, team-focused experts quickly and focuses on continuing education
- Commitment to safety: Interns will work towards completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer Career Development Booklet
- Interns have the opportunity to begin completing the Plant Health Care Career Development Booklet
- Access to industry related training materials
- Monthly Check-In Calls to review progress & to meet Davey Leaders
- Climbing gear, uniforms and PPE provided
- Opportunity to continue your Davey adventure throughout the school year with paid online learning and option to work during school breaks in select locations.
- Available positions throughout the Country!
Company Overview
At Davey we provide ‘Proven Solutions for a Growing World’ and have done so since our founding in 1880. Our roots are in tree care expertise and, over the past 140 years, we have grown into leaders in grounds maintenance, environmental consulting, and utility solutions. Davey is at the forefront of corporate responsibility - demonstrating environmental, social, and economic stewardship in everything we do. Encompassing over 11,000 employees, Davey ranks as the 8th largest employee owned company in the United States. With operations throughout North America our branches have expanded but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural, environmental impact, and outstanding client service has never wavered.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Intern
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
