Landscape/Maintenance Department Manager

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Pay

Employee Ownership

Time Off

Full Benefits

401(k)

Year-Round Stability

Job summary

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a leader to own the Outdoor Living Landscape Department. You will drive design/installation, recruit and coach a high-performing team, and manage departmental budgets while advancing industry standards.

The role emphasizes safety, employee ownership, and a hands-on approach to growing a top-tier landscape business with ESOP benefits and full-time stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years of strong management experience, OR a combination of education and 5+ years of management experience
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A passion for people development and building great teams
• Valid state driver’s license (clean record required)
• Ability to obtain a Driver’s Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT required)

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision. Manage all landscape design and installation operations, setting bold short- and long-term goals — then hitting them.
• Build a team worth bragging about. Recruit, interview, coach, and retain the kind of associates who make you want to show up every day.
• Develop your people. Evaluate performance with honesty and care, helping every team member become their very best.
• Know your numbers. Manage department financials with clarity, constructing monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
• Set the standard. Drive quality and productivity, stay ahead of industry trends, and keep Ryan at the front of the pack.
• Create a culture people love. Listen to your team. Foster a work environment where people thrive — not just survive.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

Ryan Lawn & Tree is one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest, serving customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage — and that belief starts with how we hire. 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.

Lead. Inspire. Own It — Literally.

You don’t just see a yard. You see potential. You know that a perfectly designed outdoor space can change how someone feels about their home, their neighborhood, their life. And you know that the team behind that transformation matters just as much as the plants in the ground.

If leading a crew of passionate people, building something real, and actually owning a piece of what you create sounds like your kind of career — keep reading.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the Ryan Outdoor Living Landscape Department in Wichita — top to bottom. That means:

• Lead with vision. Manage all landscape design and installation operations, setting bold short- and long-term goals — then hitting them.
• Build a team worth bragging about. Recruit, interview, coach, and retain the kind of associates who make you want to show up every day.
• Develop your people. Evaluate performance with honesty and care, helping every team member become their very best.
• Know your numbers. Manage department financials with clarity, constructing monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
• Set the standard. Drive quality and productivity, stay ahead of industry trends, and keep Ryan at the front of the pack.
• Create a culture people love. Listen to your team. Foster a work environment where people thrive — not just survive.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred + 3+ years of strong management experience, OR a combination of education and 5+ years of management experience
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A passion for people development and building great teams
• Valid state driver’s license (clean record required)
• Ability to obtain a Driver’s Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT required)

** 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.

Why Ryan? Because You’ll Actually Own This.

Here’s what sets us apart:

++Perks++ ++Details++

Strong PayStarting at $75,000 depending on experience

Employee Ownership100% ESOP — your work builds your wealth

Time Off17 PTO days + 11 paid holidays

Full BenefitsHealth, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) With company match

Year-Round StabilityFull-time, always — no seasonal layoffs

Ready to Lead Something That’s Actually Yours?