Arborist Trainee Internship | Columbus, OH at The Davey Tree Expert Company

Company:The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLocations:Columbus OHAdditional Locations:Columbus OHWork Site:On SiteReq ID:218051Position Overview Arborist TraineeInternship with The Davey Tree Expert CompanyCOLUMBUS OHGrow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.Currently accepting applications and hiring for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2026Job Duties WHAT YOULL DO:Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Daveys 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 maintenanceTree & Landscape InstallationSafe operation of equipment including chainsaws chippers and other tools used in the fieldPlant Health Care including deep root fertilization soil care and integrated pest & disease managementExposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care officeClient service sales management and leadership fundamentalsWHAT 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 SaturdaysSALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourlyQualifications Studying Arboriculture Urban Forestry Natural Resources Horticulture Landscape Design Forestry or related disciplineDrivers license required. Commercial drivers license a plusEXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR:Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboricultureLove of the Outdoors!Positive attitude and willingness to learnDemonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctuallyCollaboration and communication skillsAdditional Information WHAT WE OFFER:145 Years of Industry ExperienceCareer Development & AdvancementHands-On Training & Safety CommitmentInterns work toward completing the CDP C Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development BookletsAll climbing gear uniforms and PPE are providedAccess to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)Internship Support & EnrichmentWinter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field seasonRegional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & ScientistsMonthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connectionsYear-Round Growth OpportunitiesPaid online learning during the school yearPotential to work during school breaks at select locationsFour Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nation-wide. Endless Opportunities.With locations across the country Daveys nationwide presence offers career stability growth advancement and a sense of adventure across our four diverse service lines. Whether youre climbing trees preserving ecosystems supporting utility infrastructure or enhancing landscapesyour 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 11000 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.Divisional Overview The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.If you need assistance at any time please contact us at 1- or at .Employment Type:InternJob Type:Full TimeTravel Expectations: Up to 25%Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Children Activity,Cobol,Cyber Security,ABAP,Housekeeping,Light Vehicle Driving Experience: years Vacancy: 1