Location
North Philadelphia, PA (On Site)

Hours
40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays

Salary
$22 - $23 hourly

About the Role
Grow your skills and build your future with The Davey Tree Expert Company. This field-based internship beginning Spring-Summer 2027 offers hands-on experience working side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers, Plant Health Care technicians, and Landscape professionals. You will learn to be a tree doctor by performing tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and maintenance, as well as tree and landscape installation. Safely operate equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other field tools. Gain exposure to Plant Health Care practices such as deep root fertilization, soil care, and integrated pest and disease management. Experience the daily operations and business components of a successful Residential Tree Care office including client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals. The internship provides a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment to develop life and job skills under the guidance of Davey professionals.

Experience
Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture. Love of the outdoors is essential. Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually. Collaboration and communication skills are important.

About you
Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Motivated to grow in the green industry and work safely in a team environment.

Qualifications
Currently studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry, or a related discipline. Driver’s license required; commercial driver’s license is a plus.