Groundskeeper Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

1-15 of 41 Jobs

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

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
8 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)
11 hours ago

St Charles, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
11 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)
1 day ago

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

Cary, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 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)
2 days ago

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

Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
4 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)
7 days ago

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

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Groundskeeper

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

Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
8 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)
11 days ago

Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
11 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)
12 days ago

Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
12 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)
16 days ago

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

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

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Des Plaines, IL

Local

National

Total Population

91,939

Number of Businesses

3,014

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Des Plaines, 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 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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