What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Apprentice position at Ryan Lawn & Tree?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you looking to trade the desk for the great outdoors? Ryan Lawn & Tree is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Field Apprentices. This is a "learn-while-you-earn" opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience in the green industry from the best in the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Field Apprentice, you aren’t just a helper—you’re a professional in training. You will work alongside our certified specialists to:
We are 100% Employee-Owned. When the company prospers, you do too. We offer:
Full-time
Description
Are you looking to trade the desk for the great outdoors? Ryan Lawn & Tree is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Field Apprentices. This is a "learn-while-you-earn" opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience in the green industry from the best in the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Field Apprentice, you aren’t just a helper—you’re a professional in training. You will work alongside our certified specialists to:
- Assist in the application of lawn treatments and pest control.
- Learn the art and science of tree care, pruning, and removals.
- Assist in landscape installation, plant maintenance, and the construction of high-quality hardscapes (patios, walkways, and retaining walls,decks,fences etc…)
- Install and maintain irrigation systems and outdoor lighting; perform essential service and repairs to existing irrigation setups.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
- Interact with customers to provide world-class service and education on their landscapes.
- Build Technical Skills: Gain hands-on training in the specific tools and techniques of your trade.
- Speed to Competency: Fast-track your learning so you can become a confident, contributing member of your targeted department sooner.
- Become a Well-Rounded Professional: Build a comprehensive "toolbelt" of skills by gaining exposure across multiple departments, ensuring you understand how every specialty works together to create a beautiful landscape.
- Career Roadmap: Transition from a "new hire" to a skilled professional with a clear understanding of our standards and safety protocols.
- Reliability: You show up ready to work and eager to learn.
- Excellent communication skills required to effectively collaborate and ensure efficiencies within a department.
- Physical Stamina: You enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions and can handle physical labor. Ability to lift 75 pounds and walk up to 3 miles a day.
- Growth Mindset: You want a career, not just a job.
- Clean Driving Record: A valid driver’s license is required.Ability to obtain DOT certification.
We are 100% Employee-Owned. When the company prospers, you do too. We offer:
- Industry-leading training and certification assistance.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Excellent 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) benefits.
- A culture that values safety, integrity, and hard work.
- Compensation starting at $19.23 per hour with opportunity to grow.
Salary : $19