Arborist Trainee Internship | Canton, OH

Position Overview Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company Canton, OH Grow Your Skills. Build Your Future. Experience Davey. Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027 Job Duties

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side‑by‑side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

Company:
The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:
Akron, OH, Canton, OH

Additional Locations:
Canton, OH

Work Site:
On Site

• Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side‑by‑side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
• Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
• Tree & Landscape Installation
• Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
• Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
• Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
• Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals

• Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.
• HOURS:
  
  40-50 hours per week;
  Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
• SALARY: $22 -$ 23 hourly

• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus

• 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
• Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline

Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus

145 Years Of Industry Experience

Career Development & Advancement

Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment

• 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

With locations across the country,…