Arboriculture Internship

Bartlett Tree Experts • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

As an Arboriculture Intern with Bartlett Tree Experts, you will work alongside arborists and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The internship provides hands-on training in arboriculture and exposure to different aspects of the industry. Summer internships last 8–12 weeks, are 40 hours per week, and generally start in May; start and end dates are flexible based on availability.

The position involves learning and safely performing tree-care work, operating and maintaining equipment, and gaining an understanding of integrated pest management. Interns also participate in safety and training meetings and develop professional relationships. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company with more than 100 years of history and over 140 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Its services include pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing. The company describes its workplace as safety-first and is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Requirements

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and safely perform arboriculture work, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations, and removals.
• Properly maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Learn integrated pest management practices, including property inspections, tree identification, insect and disease identification and management, and soil sampling.
• Perform record-keeping and report writing, and participate in client relations.
• Participate in safety and training meetings.
• Develop professional relationships and friendships while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
• Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed