Position Overview

Spring - Summer 2025 Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company

SPRING VALLEY, NY

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• earn to be a tree doctor! Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the industry including tree care, tree climbing, chainsaw use, plant health care and customer service. Internships in each division may vary in length depending on availability. Interns will be assigned a manager who will mentor them through a variety of job experiences within the industry. Throughout your experience, you will work on residential and commercial properties and in an office setting.

  HOURS:

• 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays

Qualifications

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license highly valuable

SALARY:

• Starting at $22 -$ 23 hourly

EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Love of the Outdoors!
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills

Additional Information

EXPERIENCE AND PERKS WE OFFER:

• Over 140 years of service gives you job security
• National reputation for Stewardship and Excellence
• Promotes ambitious, team-focused experts quickly and focuses on continuing education
• Commitment to safety: Interns will work towards completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer Career Development Booklet
• Interns have the opportunity to begin completing the Plant Health Care Career Development Booklet
• Access to industry related training materials
• Climbing gear, uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly Check-In Calls to review progress and meet Davey Leaders
• Opportunity to continue your Davey adventure throughout the school year with paid online learning and option to work during school breaks in select locations.
• Available positions throughout the Country!

Company Overview

At Davey we provide ‘Proven Solutions for a Growing World’ and have done so since our founding in 1880. Our roots are in tree care expertise and, over the past 140 years, we have grown into leaders in grounds maintenance, environmental consulting, and utility solutions. Davey is at the forefront of corporate responsibility - demonstrating environmental, social, and economic stewardship in everything we do. Encompassing over 11,000 employees, Davey ranks as the 8th largest employee owned company in the United States. With operations throughout North America our branches have expanded but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural, environmental impact, and outstanding client service has never wavered.

Divisional Overview