Lawn Applicator - Turf Route Technician

Ryan Lawn & Tree is one of the most respected names in lawn and tree care — a $100M+ company with room to grow across four states: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our industry, and that starts with hiring great people, treating them right, and giving them the chance to grow with us.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain a route of 400-500 residential and commercial lawn care customers
• Perform weed control, fertilization, and other turf treatments
• Provide exceptional customer service and account management
• Handle turf bid requests and create proposals for potential clients
• Efficiently manage daily routes to ensure timely and quality service
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive lawn care solutions

What we look for in a RYAN Turf Route Manager:

• Self-motivated
• Career-focused and driven
• Thrives in a structured environment and is detail-oriented
• Enjoys building relationships with customers, employees and industry partners

• 3+ years of experience in green or agricultural industry preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required (Bachelor or Associates degree in agronomy, turfgrass or agricultural sciences is a plus)
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain DOT certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain state issued pesticide applicator license, turfgrass within 3 months
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

** SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background check, MVR check, and DOT physical (where applicable) before starting employment. Candidates must meet all screening requirements as a condition of employment.

Why work at Ryan?

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation of $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible work schedule
• Uniforms provided
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days

Ryan Lawn & Tree is a $100M+ professional Lawn & Landscape company — and we're still growing. From our roots in the Midwest, we now serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa, with more opportunities ahead for the people who grow with us. We're not just building a business — we're building careers, and we're looking for people who want to build one here.