Commercial Landscape Internship | Richmond, VA
About The Position
Commercial Landscape Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company RICHMOND, VA 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. 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
- 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.
Benefits
- 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)
- 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
- Paid online learning during the school year
- Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
