Arboriculture Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Arboriculture Intern

Company: Bartlett Tree Experts

Location: Pittsburgh West, PA

About Bartlett Tree Experts:
Bartlett Tree Experts is a leading scientific tree and shrub care company with over 100 years of experience. With more than 140 offices across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland, Bartlett is built on family values and a commitment to scientific tree care. They pride themselves on the quality of their work, level of service, award-winning safety record, and their dedicated people. Services include pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, all focused on keeping trees healthy and beautiful.

About the Job:
Are you passionate about working outdoors in a professional and safe environment? Consider a Winter Internship with Bartlett Tree Experts! This unique opportunity allows you to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on training, working alongside Bartlett’s dedicated team of arborists. You will gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on both commercial and residential properties.

Internship Details:
• Duration: 8-12 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: Generally starts in January 2026 (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability).

Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities:
As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring various facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands-on experience:
• Arboriculture Practices: Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including:
• Pruning
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Root collar excavations
• Removals
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Properly maintaining and operating equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Gaining an understanding of IPM programs, including:
• Property inspections
• Tree identification
• Insect and disease identification and management
• Soil sampling
• Professional Skills:
• Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations
• Participating in safety and training meetings
• Developing professional relationships and friendships

What We Offer:
Bartlett Tree Experts offers competitive compensation, as well as:
• Safety-First Culture: A professional workplace with an emphasis on safety.
• Equipment & Uniforms: Company-provided uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gear, and equipment.
• Training & Resources: Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.

Life at Bartlett:
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check them out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.