Arborist Trainee Internship | St. Louis, MO | Spring/Summer 2023
Arborist Trainee Internship: Spring/Summer 2023
St. Louis, MO | The Davey Tree Expert Company
Starting Date:
Flexible - We are currently looking for Internship Candidates for the Spring/Summer of 2023
Objectives:
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.
Qualifications:
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline in a 2 or 4 year program
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license highly valuable
- Pesticide/applicators License preferred
Hours:
40-50 hours per week, Monday-Friday with some Saturdays required.
Experience Required:
- Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
Experience Offered:
- Job Security with a company which has over 100 years of service
- 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 booklet
- Opportunity to apply for the Davey Scholarship and advance your career in the industry
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview:
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is the outdoors and you get a new view every day!