Arboriculture Internship at Bartlett Tree Experts in Maplewood, NJ

Summary: Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+-year-old scientific tree and shrub care company. As an Arboriculture Intern, you will work alongside dedicated arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Turfgrass, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field - A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors - Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions - A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team Required Skills: Pruning, Rigging, Cabling, bracing, Root collar excavation, Tree removal, Equipment operation – hand tools, Equipment operation – chainsaws, Equipment operation – chippers, Equipment operation – aerial lifts, Integrated pest management, Property inspection, Tree identification, Insect, disease identification, Soil sampling, Record-keeping, Report writing, Safety awareness, Willingness to learn Benefits: 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