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The Davey Tree Expert Company · 1 day ago

Commercial Landscape Internship

Gaithersburg, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Commercial Landscape Intern to join their team. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in the green industry, working alongside professionals to maintain and enhance commercial landscapes.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

HorticultureLandscape DesignPlant ScienceArboricultureNatural ResourcesEnthusiasm for plant careCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsPositive attitude

Required

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

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

Preferred

Commercial driver's license a plus

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

Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections

Career Pathway Building Opportunities

Paid online learning during the school year

Potential to work during school breaks at select locations

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.

Founded in 1880