Landscape Plant Maintenance-Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Did you know that Ryan Lawn & Tree is a $100M+ professional Lawn & Landscape company? We've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest — and serve customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our entire industry — attracting exceptional people, treating them right, and doing work that leaves a mark on every community we touch.

If you love creating beautiful landscapes, then we want to talk to you!

What does a landscape plant maintenance crew member do?

• Maintain landscaped areas and plant material on residential and commercial properties. Pruning, mulching, weeding, cutbacks, and cleanups on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Assist with landscape install and tree work as needed/seasonally.
• Work well independently as well as on a team while caring for customer properties.
• Interact professionally with customers on a daily basis communicating the process and expectations of services.
• Possess a general knowledge of plant maintenance practices.
• Continue on the job training for all aspects of RYAN provided services along with recommendations for other RYAN services as needed on their property.

What you Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years’ experience in landscape plant maintenance or related field
• Horticulture degree preferred
• Working knowledge of plant identification, proper pruning and common issues by species
• Commercial applicator's license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain DOT medical certification
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to push/pull objects while walking up to 3 miles a day

** SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All candidates must successfully complete 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.

We hire great people for our employee-owned company. You will become a partner in the highest quality lawn and tree company in the Midwest. Why work at RYAN? In addition to being a non-smoking & EEOC company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include:

• Full time year around employment with a starting compensation of $43,000+ depending on experience with bonuses available.
• Excellent benefits package to include: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 401k w/ company match, and more
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days, 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Floating Holiday
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Flexible work schedule
• Uniforms provided