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Arboriculture Internship (Winter)

CompanyBartlett Tree Experts
LocationMcDonald
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Arboriculture Intern, you will learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care while gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of arboriculture. Responsibilities include pruning, rigging, and participating in safety meetings.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
1546
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
About the Role

Overview

Are you an undergraduate student with an extended winter break? Make the most of your time off by gaining real-world experience in the tree care industry! 

 

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. 

 

Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company with over 130 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, level of service, award-winning safety record, and, most of all, our people. With services including pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing, we strive to keep trees healthy and beautiful.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

  • A safety-first culture and professional workplace
  • Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
  • Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

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

Responsibilities

Winter Internships - November 2025 through April 2026 (flexible start and end dates). 

 

As an Arboriculture Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific tree and shrub care, while exploring different facets of this rewarding industry. Your internship may provide the following hands-on experience:

  • Learning and safely performing different aspects of arboriculture, including:
    • Pruning
    • Rigging
    • Cabling and bracing
    • Root collar excavations
    • Removals
    • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • Gaining an understanding of integrated pest management programs, including:
    • Property inspections
    • Tree identification
    • Insect and disease identification and management
    • Soil sampling
    • Record-keeping, report writing, and client relations
  • Participating in safety and training meetings and developing professional relationships and friendships

Qualifications

  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • 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

 

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

 

 

Location : Name

Pittsburgh West

Location : State/Province

PA

Category

Internships

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

1/13/2026

Type

Intern
Key Skills
ArboriculturePruningRiggingCablingBracingRoot Collar ExcavationsRemovalsEquipment MaintenanceIntegrated Pest ManagementProperty InspectionsTree IdentificationInsect IdentificationDisease ManagementSoil SamplingRecord-KeepingClient Relations
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityAgricultureScience & ResearchTradesSports & Recreation
Benefits
Competitive CompensationSafety-First CultureProfessional WorkplaceCompany Provided UniformsPPEGearEquipmentAccess to TrainingContinuing Education ProgramsResources Provided by Research Laboratories