Groundskeeper Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Skokie, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
3 days ago

Skokie, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
3 days ago

Label seedlings/plants for accurate identification of floral type and color, waters, and fertilizes....

Waukegan - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
4 days ago

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
4 days ago

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

Landscape Maintenance

Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
5 days ago

Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
5 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform weekly landscape maintenance to commercial and residential properties, including; mowing, edging, blowing, fertilizer and weed applications, trimming bushes, spring and fall...

Groundskeeper

Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
7 days ago

Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
7 days ago

Fertilize soil and landscaped areas to promote healthy plant growth. Water flowers, shrubs, and other greenery using irrigation systems or manual methods as needed....

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Cary, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
11 days ago

Cary, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
11 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 (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
11 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
11 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

Glencoe, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
13 days ago

Glencoe, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
13 days ago

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

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
13 days ago

Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
13 days ago

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

Head Groundskeeper

Park Ridge, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
16 days ago

Park Ridge, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
16 days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Head Groundskeeper

Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
19 days ago

Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
19 days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Groundskeeper

Mt Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
21 days ago

Mt Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
21 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...

Lead Groundskeeper (5093) (Libertyville High School)

Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful....

Lead Groundskeeper (5093)

Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful....

Seasonal Groundskeeper assisting with Pools- Parks Department

Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Mow, trim, aerate, irrigate, over-seed, and install sod for turf maintenance. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small hand tools....

Seasonal Grounds Crew

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
45+ days ago

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
45+ days ago

Responsibilities: General Duties: To maintain grounds and to repair work on grounds as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or his designee; To be responsible for planning, scheduling, follow-up...

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Demographic Data for Lake Forest, IL

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Lake Forest, IL

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National

Total Population

21,026

Number of Businesses

934

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Lake 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 Groundskeeper positions.

Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

49.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.4%

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 Lake 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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