Arborist Trainee Internship | Hamden, CT

Davey Tree Expert•Hamden, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company HAMDEN, CT. Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey. Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027. This internship offers career-oriented students 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. The Davey 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 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.

Requirements

Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
Driver’s license required.
Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
Love of the Outdoors!
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
Collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license a plus

Responsibilities

Learn to be a tree doctor!
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 maintenance
Tree & Landscape Installation
Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

Benefits

145 Years of Industry Experience
Career Development & Advancement
Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment
Interns work toward completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development Booklets
All climbing gear, uniforms, and PPE are provided
Access to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)
Internship Support & Enrichment
Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections
Year-Round Growth Opportunities
Paid online learning during the school year
Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
Four Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nation-wide. Endless Opportunities.
Career stability, growth, advancement, and a sense of adventure across our four diverse service lines.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.