Groundskeeper Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Janitor - Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Dust all image frames, charts, graphs and wall hangings Damp dust all ceiling and air condition diffusers, partition grilles, register and other ventilating louvers Vacuum all mats and carpeted areas...

Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Associate

  • St Charles, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • St Charles, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Pottawatomie Golf Course - St. Charles, IL Position Type : Seasonal Education Level : Not Specified Salary Range : $16.00 Hourly Job Shift : Flexible -...

Lawn maintenance

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Must have used a weed Wacker/ trimmer before. You will be trimming and blowing as I mow the lawns....

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Cary, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

In this position, you will also be responsible for: Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Maintaining equipment....

Schaumburg - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

No lawn care or landscape experience is required and we provide paid training! Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping people?...

Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Experience Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal...

Groundskeeper

  • Glencoe, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glencoe, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

, raking, hoeing, digging, chipping brush, weeding, fertilizing, deadheading, and edging....

Building and Grounds Maintenance

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Assist in grounds work when necessary: sidewalk snow removal, lawn care, and maintaining property cleanliness....

Head Groundskeeper

  • Park Ridge, IL (3 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (3 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Groundskeeper

  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The position: The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots of multifamily buildings....

Head Groundskeeper

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 11 days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Seasonal Landscape Maintenance

  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Perform routine landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, weeding, de-littering, and edging. Assist with the installation of soil and compost....

Carol Stream - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago

No lawn care or landscape experience is required and we provide paid training! Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping people?...

Groundskeeper

  • Mt Prospect, IL (1 mile from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mt Prospect, IL (1 mile from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Walk grounds daily with a keen eye to ensure cleanliness; Remove trash and debris from all outdoor areas; Report any hazardous conditions to service personnel or community manager; Report issues with landscaping...

Grounds - 2025 Groundskeeper (CMV) (Seasonal)

  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 days ago

*Assists in horticultural tasks as directed, including mowing lawns, watering, weeding, mulching, planting, and other horticultural duties as assigned....

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Groundskeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Groundskeepers in Des Plaines, 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%


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