Gardener Jobs in Park Forest, IL

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Markham Civic Centre
Markham, IL (10 miles from Park Forest, IL)
6 days ago

Markham, IL (10 miles from Park Forest, IL)
6 days ago

Job Summary Reporting to the Supervisor-Parks Horticulture, you will be responsible for design and maintenance of horticultural displays and flower beds using principles of creative design; Layout &...

In Person

Seasonal Gardener Assistant, Gabis Arboretum

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN (16 miles from Park Forest, IL)
10 days ago

Hammond, IN (16 miles from Park Forest, IL)
10 days ago

Specific Duties: Maintains garden beds by: watering, mulching, deadheading andremoving debris, litter, weeds, etc. Trims and edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls....

In Person Temporary

Seasonal Lead Gardener

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN (16 miles from Park Forest, IL)
10 days ago

Hammond, IN (16 miles from Park Forest, IL)
10 days ago

Experience Minimum of 1 year related experience in garden care, pruning,and weed identification Knowledge of tree and plant care and identification throughoutthe various seasons Knowledge and identification...

In Person Part Time

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Demographic Data for Park Forest, IL

Moving to Park Forest, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Park Forest, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Park Forest, IL

Local

National

Total Population

21,904

Number of Businesses

178

City Size

Medium

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School gardens for future citizens

Help primary and secondary teachers from schools around the world to improve their skills in the design and management of school gardens. The objective of this course is to help primary and...

Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance

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Big World In A Small Garden

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Park Forest, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.

Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Park Forest, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

31.6%

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%

Associate's Degree

13.1%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.0%

Master's Degree

7.1%

Some College

2.7%

Some High School

2.6%

Doctorate Degree

0.5%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Gardeners in Park Forest, IL

1-2 years

39.9%

Less than 1 year

35.6%

None

17.0%

4-6 years

3.5%

10+ years

3.2%

2-4 years

0.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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