Pruning Crew Lead/ Foreman

Want to work for the best? Ryan Lawn & Tree, recently named one of the top three lawn and landscape companies in the U.S., is looking for talented individuals like you!

Are you an adrenaline junkie who enjoys hiking, rock climbing, or zip lining? Do you have a passion for working outdoors in a team environment? If so, Ryan Lawn & Tree wants to talk to you! Our company is experiencing rapid growth, and we are expanding our professional arborist group. If you love working outside, this role will involve leading a team, ground work, pruning and tree climbing.

Responsibilities:

• Team lead in Pruning will assist in completing pruning work on client properties and may assist in diagnostic sales for pruning including add on sales as needed on client properties.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment as well as efficiently on your own while taking care of client properties and taking pride in the end results of their work.
• Continuing on the job and in the classroom training on all aspects of Ryan provided services with the goal of being able to service the client at a higher level with each year of employment.
• Will interact with clients on a daily basis communicating the process and expectations of services needed and services performed along with recommendations for other Ryan services needed on their property.
• Possesses a Thorough knowledge of pruning practices and can work aloft at a minimum of 25 feet. Thorough knowledge of shrub maintenance standards.
• Develops the skills of team members and drives the team's efficiencies.
• Directs and manages the members of a pruning team. Responsible for daily production of the team, safety and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of pruning experience
• Valid drivers license & ability to obtain DOT certification
• Maintain state issued pesticide license applicator license: ornamental and lawn
• EHAP Certification
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Demonstrates Thorough knowledge pruning practices, arboriculture, pruning safety and other Ryan services along with proficiency of field based software system.
• Ability to work outside in all weather, year round
• Safely operates departmental specific equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google software platforms
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, internally and externally
• Ability to climb and work aloft
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull objects while walking up to 3 mile a day or more.

Why work at RYAN?

RYAN is a proven leader in the lawn and landscape industry and has a reputation as one of the highest-quality lawn and tree companies in the nation. Our rapid, sustained growth has and will continue to provide advancement opportunities for employees that excel in their careers. In addition to being a non-smoking & EEOC company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include:

• Full-time, year-round employment with a starting compensation of $50,000 , with opportunity to grow
• Bonuses available
• Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Excellent benefits package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Dental/Vision and more
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 17 Days Paid Time Off
• ESOP