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 a team of arborists and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The internship offers hands-on training in arboriculture and exposure to different aspects of the industry. Summer internships last 8–12 weeks and are 40 hours per week. They generally start in May, with start and end dates flexible based on your availability.

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. The company provides services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing. It describes its work as grounded in family values and scientific tree care, and highlights its service, safety record, and employees. The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Requirements

• Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Be pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Have an interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and 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.
• Learn to properly maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Gain an understanding of integrated pest management programs, 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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