• Job Description

  Req#: 201804

  Additional Locations: NA

  Primary Locations: CA, Colma, 1400 Mission Road, 94014

  Requisition ID: 201804

  Position Overview

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

  San Francisco, California

  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

  Job Duties

  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

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

  SALARY:

  • Starting at $25.00 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 booklet
  • 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 California, Oregon, Washington, Las Vegas, Texas, Denver Metro, and many more throughout the country!

  Company Overview

  Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

  We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

  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%

• About the company

  The Davey Tree Expert Company, also known as Davey Tree, is an American multinational employee owned corporation that provides tree, utility, lawn care, and environmental consulting services in the green industry throughout the United States and Canada.

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