Commercial Landscape Internship | Columbus, OH
Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.
Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship starting in Spring-Summer 2026.
Job Duties :
- Grow your green career with us! Join us and discover Daveys 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.
Qualifications :
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.Drivers license required. Commercial drivers license a plus.Experience Were 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 to work regularly and punctually.Collaboration and communication skills.Additional Information :
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.Four Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nationwide. Endless Opportunities.
With locations across the country, Daveys nationwide presence offers career stability, growth, advancement, and a sense of adventure across our four diverse service lines. Whether youre climbing trees, preserving ecosystems, supporting utility infrastructure, or enhancing landscapesyour future grows here.
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 responsibilitydemonstrating 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.
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