About Ryan Lawn & Tree

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.  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.

What We Are Looking For

Maintenance Department Manager – This is a rare kind of leadership opportunity — some managers run a department, but this one gets to build it.

The groundwork is laid, but the real building starts here. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity to take a department with a strong service model and grow it into something that could serve 8,000+ customers and generate $15M+ in annual revenue. If you’re energized by ownership, growth, and making your mark — this role was built for you.

About the Opportunity

The processes are being refined and built out for this market. What we need is a leader with the entrepreneurial drive to grow it from the ground up.

Services include:

• Robotic mowing programs
• Landscape plant maintenance (personal gardener-style service)
• Annual color installation and care
• Leaf removal (seasonal)
• Additional residential maintenance services as the department grows

You’ll partner closely with the VP of Innovation to continue refining processes, build out the team, and aggressively grow the customer base. In the near term, you may also assist with sales as the department establishes its full stride.

What You’ll Build & Own

• Design and refine operational processes 
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team as the department scales
• Establish financial goals aligned with company strategy and manage P&L accountability
• Drive customer acquisition and retention — assist with sales in the interim as needed
• Oversee day-to-day field operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Partner with marketing, HR, and safety teams to support department growth
• Collaborate with other department managers on labor sharing and strategic initiatives
• Lead team meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations
• Monitor NPS scores and other customer satisfaction metrics; drive improvement

The Growth Story

The KC market is wide open. With Ryan Lawn & Tree’s established brand and a residential maintenance service model that works, the ceiling here is genuinely high — we’re talking 8,000+ customers and $15M+ in annual revenue. The person who steps into this role won’t just manage a department; they’ll build one. That’s a rare thing.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re equal parts operator and entrepreneur. You don’t need every answer on day one — but you know how to find them. You’re comfortable with ambiguity, energized by growth, and skilled at developing people. You hold yourself and your team accountable, but you lead with coaching first.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree OR 8+ years of green industry experience (4 of those years in management)
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT Certificate
• State-issued pesticide applicator license (Pest Control, Lawn & Ornamental) or ability to obtain
• Strong financial acumen — experience managing P&L and financial metrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google software platforms
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; walk/push/pull up to 3+ miles per day as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching or scaling a new business unit, division, or service line
• Background in residential maintenance, horticulture, or LPM practices
• Experience with GGOB (Great Game of Business) or open-book management principles
• Demonstrated success in sales, business development, or client retention
• Familiarity with robotic mowing systems or emerging turf technologies

** SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All candidates must successfully complete 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. You will 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 company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include:

• Full time year around employment with a starting compensation of $43,000+ depending on experience with bonuses available.
• Excellent benefits package to include: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 401k w/ company match, and more
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days, 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Floating Holiday
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Flexible work schedule
• Uniforms provided

Ready to build something great? Apply today.

Ryan Lawn & Tree is an equal opportunity employer.