Arborist/ Tree Climber

Want to work for the best? Ryan Lawn & Tree was just named one of the top three lawn and landscape companies in the US! Our company is rapidly growing and we are expanding our professional arborist group. If you love working outside and enjoy an adrenaline rush, we want to talk to you about a role involving pruning and tree climbing.

St. Louis is known as the “Home of the Arch” or the “Gateway to the West” which is the tallest man-made monument in the U.S., standing 630 feet tall symbolizing the city’s role in westward expansion. Be a part of the team that helps keep St. Louis looking beautiful - one property at a time!  

What does an Arborist/ Tree Climber?

• This can be a trainee position if you are willing to learn with compensation of 40-50K. 
• Assist in completing pruning work on client properties. Including but not limited to, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal and Stump grinding.
• Able to work in team environment and independently efficiently while taking care of client properties and being prideful in your work. 
•  Will interact with clients on a daily basis communicating the process and expectations of services needed and services performed along with recommendations for other Ryan services needed on their property. 

• Forestry, or related fields is a plus, as is industry experience. Other requirements include:
• 3+ years of tree pruning and climbing experience 
• Possesses thorough knowledge of pruning practices and can work aloft at a minimum of 25 feet. 
• Good physical ability
• Respect for safety/heights
• Be a team player
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license required

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 that excel in their careers. In addition to being a non-smoking & EEOC company with advancement opportunities, other great benefits include:

• Full-time, year-round employment with a starting compensation of $55,000+, with opportunity to grow
• Bonuses available
• Excellent benefits package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Dental/Vision insurance and more
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 17 Days Paid Time Off
• ESOP