Pest Specialist

Description

Year-Round Career — Starting at $50,000- $55,000 depending on experience

Ryan Lawn & Tree is one of the most respected names in lawn and tree care — a $100M company with room to grow across four states: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our industry, and that starts with hiring great people, treating them right, and giving them the chance to grow with us.

As a Pest Specialist, your day-to-day focus will be running an established residential pest route, delivering expert home insect protection, rodent management, flea, tick, and mosquito control. You will be the face of Ryan Pest Control — trusted by clients to diagnose pest pressures accurately and apply the right products and treatments every time.

Primary — Residential Pest Route Management

• Run and manage an established residential pest control route with professionalism and efficiency
• Provide comprehensive home insect protection services, targeting common household pests (ants, spiders, cockroaches, beetles, and more)
• Deliver rodent management services including baiting, trapping, and monitoring programs
• Perform flea, tick, and mosquito control treatments for residential properties
• Accurately diagnose pest pressures around and within homes, selecting and applying the appropriate products and treatment methods for each situation
• Maintain detailed and accurate service records, treatment logs, and follow-up documentation
• Educate clients on pest prevention strategies, conducive conditions, and treatment expectations
• Provide outstanding customer service and clear communication at every visit
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of diagnosing pest activity around residential structures and selecting appropriate treatment products and methods
• Good physical ability and comfort working in varied environments (crawlspaces, attics, outdoors, all weather conditions)
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
• A team-player mindset with a strong, self-directed work ethic
• Current Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening (including marijuana)
  
  

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of pest experience
• Prior experience running a residential pest route
• Experience with termite control (subterranean, drywood, or Formosan) is a strong plus
• Hands-on rodent exclusion experience is a bonus
• Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) principles and pest biology
• Pest management certifications (QualityPro, NPMA, or similar) are a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, and push/pull equipment for extended periods, including up to 3 miles per day in the field
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, year-round
• SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of 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. As a member of our team, you'll 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-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation of $50,000-$55,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniforms provided
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
  
  

Ryan Lawn & Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.