Internship Program for Landscape Construction

Hiring Organization: David Frank
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI
Application Due Date: March 30, 2023

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALISTS

Exactly What You’re Looking for from an internship
We’ll help you round out your skill set and get you ready for your career in landscape construction. You will work with landscape architects, clients, and senior production teammates on design/build construction installs. This is a what-can-we-do-for-you not a what-can-you-do-for-us program. We are committed to supporting the green industry by growing the next generation of landscape professionals—that’s you!


A Program Tailored Specifically for You
The simple process starts with an introductory online skills assessment to determine your current level of landscape experience. Then a follow-up phone interview to discover where you want to grow. We’ll take it from there to develop a customized curriculum just for you.

EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY

Get Hands-on Training and Gain Experience in the Following Areas:

• Pre-construction planning sessions
• Hardscape construction including vertical and fl at work masonry
• Carpentry construction
• Sustainable landscape installation
• Low voltage lighting installation

• Pondscape and poolscape construction
• Heavy equipment training
• Professional plant and lawn installations

What’s Included

• Pay starting at $18hr
• Housing
• Participation in all company outings & events
• Milwaukee Brewers games
• Company Picnic
• Company Golf Outing
• Branch BBQs

 

AWARD˜WINNING WORK

A Few More Reasons to Join Us
Our Founder was a Legendary Landscaper David J. Frank was a pioneer in the green indus-try. An entrepreneur at the age of 9, he began mowing lawns in his Milwaukee area neighbor-hood; by 12 he was already caring for more than 30 homes. He eventually grew David J. Frank Landscape into one of the largest landscape con-tractors in the nation.


We’re the Go-To for Sustainable Projects
(Led by a Former Intern!)

We’re sought after for our expertise in green roofs, bioswales, and water conservation and reclamation projects. Landscape Architect Jeffrey Miller, a certified Green Roof Professional, began here as an intern.
An Incredible Safety Streak
Our stretch of no-lost-time due to accidents is at seven years and counting!

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