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Turf Route Manager

1/28/2026

Manage and maintain a route of 400-500 residential and commercial lawn care customers while providing exceptional customer service. Perform turfgrass applications, fertilization, disease control, and other lawn care services.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Ryan Lawn & Tree is about integrity, great customer service, unmatched expertise and exceptional value. Why? We are employee-owned. Every person you work with at RYAN has a vested interest in keeping you happy. RYAN turf managers and arborists have the knowledge and expertise to make your lawn, trees and shrubs the talk of the block.We provide lawn fertility and weed control. In most markets, we also provide tree pest and disease control, tree and shrub pruning and irrigation maintenance and installation.
About the Role

Description

As a Turf Route Manager, you will be responsible for managing a route of 400-500 customers, delivering excellent account management and customer service. You will perform turfgrass applications, fertilization, disease control, and other lawn care services.

Position will be based in Lincoln, Nebraska

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage and maintain a route of 400-500 residential and commercial lawn care customers
  • Perform weed control, fertilization, and other turf treatments
  • Provide exceptional customer service and account management
  • Handle turf bid requests and create proposals for potential clients
  • Efficiently manage daily routes to ensure timely and quality service
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive lawn care solutions

What we look for in a RYAN Turf Route Manager:

  • Self-motivated
  • Career-focused and driven
  • Thrives in a structured environment and is detail-oriented
  • Enjoys building relationships with customers, employees and industry partners

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in green or agricultural industry preferred
  • Bachelor or Associates degree in agronomy, turfgrass or agricultural sciences is a plus
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain DOT certification
  • Ability to obtain and maintain state issued pesticide applicator license, turfgrass within 3 months
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

*Valid DL & DOT certification 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. We are a non-smoking and EEOC company and offer great benefits to our employees, including:

  • Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation of $50,000+ (depending on experience) 
  • Bonuses available
  • Excellent benefits package
    • Health Insurance
    • 401k w/ company match
    • Dental/Vision and more
  • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 17 Days Paid Time Off
Key Skills
Account ManagementCustomer ServiceTurfgrass ApplicationsFertilizationDisease ControlWeed ControlProposal CreationRoute ManagementCollaborationDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedRelationship Building
Categories
AgricultureCustomer Service & SupportEnvironmental & SustainabilityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Health Insurance401k w/ Company MatchDental/VisionPaid Time OffEmployee Stock Ownership Plan
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