Lawn Applicator - Turf Trainee

Who We Are

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.

Become the Lawn Detective Homeowners Can't Live Without.

Some people see a struggling lawn. You see a mystery waiting to be solved. You know that the right diagnosis, the right application, and the right care can turn a problem property into a neighborhood showpiece — and you take real pride in making that happen.

At Ryan Lawn & Tree, we're looking for a Turf Trainee who's ready to be both a skilled technician and a trusted advisor — the person homeowners call when their lawn needs saving and the person who delivers results that actually last.

What You'll Do

• Own your route. Manage a route of 400–500 customers, delivering consistent, high-quality service on every visit.
• Learn to diagnose and solve. Identify lawn problems others can't see and prescribe specific solutions that actually work for each individual property.
• Deliver the full package. Complete turf bid requests, fertilization applications, aeration, seeding, and service calls across your customer base.
• Be the expert. Develop a thorough knowledge of turfgrass practices as well as all other Ryan services so you can be a true resource for your customers.
• Build relationships. Provide excellent account management and customer service — earning the trust of homeowners who take pride in their outdoor spaces.

Work hard, together. Thrive independently on your route while also being a strong

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Valid Driver's License - Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification
• Ability to operate and maintain common landscape equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain state issued pesticide applicator license (turfgrass) within 3 months
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk, stand, and push/pull equipment for extended periods, including up to 3 miles per day in the field, perform physically demanding landscape work and lift up to 50 lbs.

** 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 $50,000 - $55,000 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

Ready to Transform Lawns and Build a Career You're Proud Of?

If you love the outdoors, have a knack for solving problems, and want to grow with a company that genuinely invests in its people — we want to hear from you.

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.