Additional Locations: West Nyack, NY

Primary Locations: NY, Spring Valley, 11 McNamara Road, 10977 

Requisition ID: 204359

Position Overview

Spring - Summer 2025 Arborist Trainee Internship with Wickes Arborists, a Davey Tree Expert Company

SPRING VALLEY, NY

 

The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for exceptional students who are interested in expanding their field experience in the areas of Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services.

 

STARTING DATE:                           

Flexible - We are currently looking for Internship candidates for Spring/Summer, 2025

Intern Selections are made by December 21st, 2024

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

Learn 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

What We’re Looking For: 

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

 SALARY:

Starting at $22.00 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

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

 

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 care about our clients, each other and the world around us. 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. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

 

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

 

Employment Type: Intern 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%