Arborist Trainee Internship

Job overview

The Arborist Trainee Internship is onsite in North Ridgeville, OH, with pay of $22–$23 per hour. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, environmental consulting, and utility solutions. This field-based internship is expected to begin in Spring–Summer 2027. The intern learns arboriculture and green-industry work alongside experienced arborists, climbers, plant-health-care technicians, and landscape professionals. The experience supports practical skill development in tree care, plant health, equipment safety, and client service.

What you'll do

• Learn tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and maintenance
• tree and landscape installation
• safe operation of chainsaws, chippers, and other field tools
• and plant health care, including fertilization, soil care, and integrated pest and disease management. Gain exposure to residential tree-care operations, client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

arborist trainee internship

arboriculture

tree care

plant health care

landscape installation

north ridgeville oh

the davey tree expert company

$22–$23 per hour

spring–summer 2027

40–50 hours per week

some saturdays

field-based

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on training, safety gear and uniforms, career development, intern workshops, monthly check-ins, and paid online learning during the school year.

Why this role

Field-based internship beginning Spring–Summer 2027; 40–50 hours per week, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays. Applicants should be studying arboriculture, urban forestry, natural resources, horticulture, landscape design, forestry, or a related discipline.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.