Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company
NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Rochester, Spring Valley, New York Morris Plains, NJ
Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.
Currently accepting applications and hiring for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey’s career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
- Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
- Tree & Landscape Installation
- Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
- Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
- Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
- Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals
WHAT WE WILL DO:
- Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.
- HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday – Friday with some Saturdays
- SALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourly
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
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 to work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
WHAT WE OFFER:
145 Years of Industry Experience
Career Development & Advancement
Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment
- Interns work toward completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development Booklets
- All climbing gear, uniforms, and PPE are provided
- Access to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)
Internship Support & Enrichment
- Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
- Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
- Bi-Weekly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections
Year-Round Growth Opportunities
- Paid online learning during the school year for qualified candidates
- Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
Four Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nation-wide. Endless Opportunities.
With locations across the country, Davey’s nationwide presence offers career stability, growth, advancement, and a sense of adventure across our four diverse service lines. Whether you’re climbing trees, preserving ecosystems, supporting utility infrastructure, or enhancing landscapes—your future grows here.
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.