Internship Spring-Summer 2021

Requisition Number: 102027
Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services
Employment Type: Intern
Job Type: Temporary
Education Level Required: Other
Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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, and Tree Inventories.

STARTING DATE:

Flexible - We are currently looking for Internship candidates for Spring/Summer, 2020

LOCATION

• Knoxville, TN

OBJECTIVES:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

HOURS:

40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays

EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to report for work regularly and punctually
• Collaboration and communication skills

EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
• 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 135 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
• Housing, in student dorms, may be available for some locations
• Opportunity to apply for Davey Scholarship and develop your career
• Work in and around the Big Apple and get a taste of the big city life from The Bronx to Broadway to Coney Island, or relax on the shores of Long Island! Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park or explore the Boston Harbor. Spend a summer in Portland, ME or experience a summer on Cape Cod, MA. Visit Niagara Falls or spend your free time on Lake Ontario or hiking in The Catskills. Work & play near some of our nation's most treasured historical monuments & museums in the Washington, D.C. area. Spend some time visiting Graceland & strolling down Beale Street in Memphis or other musical landmarks in Nashville. This isn't just an opportunity to get more work experience, it's also an opportunity for a life experience & to find your fit in our Davey family!

SALARY:

• Competitive & Negotiable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required.

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If you need any assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, 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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.