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Climbing Arborist Team Lead

Ryan Lawn & Tree
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Job Type

Full-time

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.

As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage — and that belief starts with how we hire. 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.

We are expanding our professional arborist group and seeking a skilled and motivated Pruning Team 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, groundwork, pruning, and tree climbing.

Duties

The Pruning Team 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 5 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. ISA Certified Arborist designation a plus
  • 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

  • Full time year around employment with a starting compensation of up to $60,000 depending on experience with bonuses available.
  • Excellent benefits package
    • Health Insurance
    • 401k w/ company match
    • Dental/Vision and more
  • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Uniforms provided
  • 17 Days Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Salary : $60,000

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