Plant Health Care Route Manager at Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horticulture, Customer Service, Plant Health Care, Fertilization, Pest Management, Tree Identification, Shrub Identification, Disease Identification, Communication, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Independent Work, Problem Solving, Time Management, Physical Stamina, Learning Mindset

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Do you have an unwavering passion for horticulture, trees, shrubs, plants, and lawn care? Do you like to get up early before the sun, work hard and go to bed tired? Do you strive for excellence in everything you do? If so, Ryan Lawn & Tree wants YOU to join our dynamic team of Urban Foresters! Embarking on this journey will be challenging yet extremely rewarding. We are rapidly expanding our plant health care group and are seeking dedicated individuals who love working outdoors and possess exceptional customer service skills. As a Plant Health Care Specialist at Ryan Lawn & Tree, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and vitality of our clients' trees and shrubs and overall landscape. Your responsibilities will include performing various fertilization and plant protectant applications, implementing advanced plant health care techniques, and delivering top-notch customer service to our valued clientele. This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a positive impact on the environment and our community. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments of trees, shrubs, and plants, identifying potential health issues, diseases and pest infestations on client properties. Develop and execute effective plant health care programs tailored to each client's specific needs, considering local environmental factors and seasonal requirements. Work closely with a team to ensure efficient operations, while also having the autonomy to work independently. Take care of client properties with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Interact with clients daily in a timely manner, effectively communicating the process, expectations of services needed, services performed, and recommendations for other Ryan services required on their property. Demonstrate a general knowledge of plant health care practices, including tree/shrub identification and associated disease/insect identification. Requirements Preferably 2+ years of horticulture or related field experience is a plus, but we also welcome candidates with a continual learner mindset. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in horticulture or agricultural sciences preferred. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Possession of a valid Driver's License Ability to obtain DOT certification Capability to obtain and maintain a state-issued pesticide applicator license for Ornamental plants within 3 months Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 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 who excel in their careers. We are a non-smoking and EEOC company and offer great benefits to our employees, including: Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation at $45,000+ (depending on experience) Opportunity to grow 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

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of trees, shrubs, and plants to identify health issues and develop effective plant health care programs. Deliver high-quality customer service while performing fertilization and plant protectant applications.