Commercial Landscape Internship | Gaithersburg, MD

Spring - Summer 2024 Commercial Landscape Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND (Gaithersburg)

The Davey Tree Expert Company is looking for exceptional students who are interested in expanding their field experience in the areas of landscape maintenance, installation, hardscape & design, and plant health care.  

STARTING DATE:                           

Flexible - We are currently looking for Internship candidates for Spring/Summer, 2024.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Grow your green career with us! 
• Interns will be assigned a manager that will mentor them through a variety of job experiences within the Commercial Landscape Service line
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the cultivation of shrubs and trees. 
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees. 
• Perform proper pruning to prevent girdling roots and promote a central leader on trees. 
• Transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs. 
• Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. 
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment. 

Hours: 40-50 hours per week, Monday-Friday with some Saturdays required.

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Forestry or related discipline in a 2 or 4 year degree program
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license highly valuable    

 SALARY:

• $20 - $22/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

EXPERIENCE AND PERKS WE OFFER:

• Over 140 years of service gives you job security
• Career Development & Learning Management System Access
• National reputation for Stewardship and Excellence
• Promotes ambitious, team-focused experts quickly and focuses on continuing education
• Commitment to safety
• Access to industry related training materials
• Climbing gear, uniforms and PPE provided 
• Opportunity to apply for Davey Scholarship and develop your career
• Available positions throughout the Country

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.