Location
Acton, MA

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

Salary
$22 - $23 hourly

About the Role
Join The Davey Tree Expert Company as an Arborist Trainee Intern and grow your skills while building your future in the green industry. This field-based internship, starting Spring-Summer 2027, offers hands-on experience working alongside experienced Arborists, Climbers, Plant Health Care technicians, and Landscape professionals. You will learn tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and maintenance, as well as tree and landscape installation. Safe operation of equipment such as chainsaws and chippers will be part of your training. Gain exposure to plant health care practices including deep root fertilization, soil care, and integrated pest and disease management. Additionally, you will learn about the daily operations and business aspects of a successful residential tree care office, including client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals. This internship provides a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment to develop life and job skills under the guidance of Davey professionals.

Experience
Enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture is essential. A love of the outdoors and a positive attitude are required. Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually is expected. Collaboration and communication skills are important.

About you
You should be motivated, eager to learn, and ready to work in a team environment. A passion for arboriculture and plant health care will help you succeed in this role.

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