Commercial Landscape Internship | Columbus, OH

The Davey Tree Expert Company•Columbus, OH

20d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Commercial Landscape Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company COLUMBUS, OH Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey. Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2026 Job Duties WHAT YOU'LL DO: Grow you green career with us! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Project Managers, Crew Leaders, Landscape & Turf professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes on commercial properties. Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the cultivation of shrubs & trees. Plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape. Transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Safe operation of landscape equipment. Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Commercial Landscape office. Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals WHAT 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 Saturdays SALARY: $20 - $ 23 hourly

Requirements

Currently enrolled and studying Horticulture, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Plant Science, Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources or related discipline in a 2 or 4 year degree program.
Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license a plus
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

Responsibilities

Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Project Managers, Crew Leaders, Landscape & Turf professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes on commercial properties.
Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the cultivation of shrubs & trees.
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize and water plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape.
Transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
Safe operation of landscape equipment.
Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Commercial Landscape 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.