2027 Summer Intern

Ryan Lawn & Tree; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryan Lawn & Tree is offering a hands-on summer internship in Kansas for students to gain real-world lawn care experience. You will work outside, rotate through Horticulture Services and Landscape & Arbor Services, and learn from experts across our services.

Ideal candidates are ambitious, academically inclined, physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, possess a valid driver's license, and able to pass pre-employment screenings. All majors welcome.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Academic focus in relevant fields preferred but all majors welcome.
• Physically able to work outdoors, lift up to 50 lbs, and pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Horticulture and Landscape & Arbor Services to learn across departments.
• Assist with pruning, irrigation installs, and maintenance tasks.
• Engage with clients and gain real-world customer service experience.

Skills

Ambitious & Eager to Learn

Academically Inclined

Physically Ready

Licensed

Pre Employment Screenings

Education

Pursuing degree in Horticulture/Forestry/Landscape Mgmt/Agriculture/Business

Job description

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 entire industry, and that starts with investing in the next generation of talent.

Looking for a hands‑on summer internship where you can work outside and build valuable, real‑world skills? Join the Ryan Lawn & Tree team and get ready for a unique, physical, and highly rewarding experience. You'll gain practical knowledge and get trained by experts across our full range of services — all while being part of a company built for growth.

What You'll Do

Our internship provides an opportunity to rotate through multiple departments under our Horticulture Services and Landscape & Arbor Services divisions, so you can learn a little bit about everything:

Horticulture Services

• PHC (Plant Health Care): Learn how to care for lawns and plants through fertilization, weed and insect control, and disease management.
• Turf: Support all turf services, including fertilization and weed control programs.
• Irrigation Service: Service and repair irrigation systems to keep landscapes healthy and green.
• Residential Pest: Assist with home pest control services and learn integrated pest management techniques.

Landscape & Arbor Services

• Pruning: Work with expert arborists and pruners on tree work, trimming and removal, and stump grinding.
• Enhancement: Assist with renewable enhancements like annual mulch, flower rotations, and softscape/tree planting.
• Design/Build: Help create stunning outdoor living spaces through hardscape and irrigation installs on large-scale projects.
• Maintenance: Support detail crews and landscape maintenance teams with weekly/biweekly upkeep.

Client Communication:

Engage directly with clients across all departments, providing excellent customer service and gaining real‑world communication experience.

Requirements

This is a physical, hands‑on role, so come ready to work! We're looking for students who are:

• Ambitious & Eager to Learn: You should be a self-starter who is passionate about learning and growing in a fast‑paced environment.
• Academically Inclined: While we prefer students studying Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape Management, Agriculture, or Business, all majors are welcome to apply!
• Physically Ready: This role requires you to be outdoors and active with the ability to lift up to 50lbs, walk, stand, and push/pull equipment for extended periods, including up to 3 miles per day in the field
• Licensed: A valid driver's license is required with clean MVR
• Pre Employment Screenings: ability to pass a drug screening (including marijuana), & criminal background check

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