Landscape Internship

Description

Job Summary

As a Landscape Intern, you will participate in the company's structured 12 week intern program to develop your understanding and skills through rotational assignments and training courses. Not only will you have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of landscape operations, but the internal foundation of sales, administration and human resources that will aid in preparing you for a future role within the green industry.  

Core Values

1. Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
2. A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
3. Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
4. Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
5. Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
6. Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated

Supervisory Responsibilities

•  None

Duties/Responsibilities

•  Participate in the company's intern program, working in different departments and functions through rotations to familiarize yourself with the company's landscape operations and processes.
•  Learn and master key areas of landscaping, such as maintenance, irrigation, floral services, installations, construction, chemical services and business development.
•  Assist the team in daily operational activities such as installation of plant material, irrigation fittings, and mowing and caring for client greenspace.
•  Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.
•  Provide innovative suggestions and improvements to enhance process efficiency and business outcomes.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Team mentality
• Passionate about horticulture/agriculture and the outdoors
• High attention to detail and safety
• Adaptable
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Motivated by challenges

Education and Experience

•  Currently enrolled in higher education curriculum
•  Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience a plus
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body.
• Be able to reach overhead.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, walking stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts.