Additional Locations: N/APrimary Locations: VT, Woodstock, 1241 Pomfret Road, 5091Requisition ID: 195680Position OverviewSpring - Summer 2024 Arborist Trainee Internship with Chippers, Inc., a Davey Tree Expert CompanyWOODSTOCK, VTThe 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, 2024Job DutiesLearn 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
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 InformationEXPERIENCE 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 the Northeast, New England, and Mid-Atlantic including NYC Metro, Western & Upstate NY, Philadelphia Metro, Boston Metro, Portland, ME, Woodstock, VT, Washington, DC Metro, Baltimore Metro and many more throughout the country!
Company OverviewAt 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 OverviewThe 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.Chippers, Inc., a Davey Company, was founded in 1986 and provides tree, land, and forest care services across Woodstock, Vermont; Meredith, New Hampshire; and Enfield, New Hampshire. Our services also include garden maintenance, installations and Interiorscapes, and a maple sugaring operation. Chippers is all about your life outside. 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 .Employment Type: Intern Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25%Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.To preview Davey’s relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law - English | Spanish Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Supplement - English | Spanish Right to Work - English | Spanish Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify Participation
