Pruning Crew Lead

Work for the Best!

Ryan Lawn & Tree, a top-tier, rapidly growing lawn and landscape company in the U.S., is expanding its professional arborist group and seeking a skilled and motivated Pruning Crew Lead. If you are an ambitious individual with proven pruning and climbing experience and a passion for working outdoors in a team environment, we want to talk to you! This role involves leading a team, ground work, pruning, and tree climbing.

The Pruning Crew Lead is responsible for the daily production, safety, and client satisfaction of the pruning team. Key duties include:

• Leading the team in completing pruning work on client properties.
• Assisting in diagnostic sales for pruning, including add-on sales as needed.
• Directing and managing team members, driving team efficiencies, and developing their skills.
• Maintaining a high level of work quality and taking pride in the results.
• Interacting with clients daily to communicate the process, expectations, services performed, and recommendations for other Ryan services.
• Committing to continuous on-the-job and classroom training to enhance service delivery.

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of professional pruning experience.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Maintain a state-issued pesticide applicator license (ornamental and lawn).
• Thorough knowledge of pruning practices, arboriculture, pruning safety, and shrub maintenance standards.
• Ability to work aloft at a minimum of 25 feet and demonstrate climbing proficiency.
• Proficiency with field-based software systems, Microsoft, and Google software platforms.
• General knowledge of department-specific equipment maintenance and safe operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internal and external).
• Ability to work outside in all weather, year-round.

Why Work at RYAN?

Join our employee-owned company, a leader in the urban forestry field, and become a partner in the highest quality lawn and tree company in the Midwest. We hire exceptional people and offer:

• Compensation: Starting at $40,000 - $60,000 (depending on experience), with opportunities for growth.
• Benefits: Excellent benefits package.
• Ownership: 100% company-paid ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

At RYAN, we are a non-smoking and equal opportunity employer committed to offering advancement opportunities.

If you're ready for a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and offers ample room for growth, apply now to contribute to the beauty and health of our urban environment!