Groundskeeper Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Groundskeeper / Maintenance Technician in Waukegan

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Performs regular landscaping and lawn care services. Ensures the community is presentable and inviting. Cleans and maintains community buildings. Maintains vacant sites....

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Grounds Maintenance in Gurnee

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Functions Performs tasks of grounds maintenance requiring the knowledge of use and general maintenance of mechanized equipment including lawn equipment i.e. weed eaters, walk behind mowers...

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Schaumburg - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

  • Naturescape
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

You drive company vehicles to customer locations, where you work to efficiently provide lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, mosquito control, and snow removal....

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Grounds Maintenance

  • Park Lawn Corporation
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Functions Performs tasks of grounds maintenance requiring the knowledge of use and general maintenance of mechanized equipment including lawn equipment i.e. weed eaters, walk behind mowers...

In Person

Groundskeeper (On-Call)

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Position: Groundskeeper/Maintenance Tech. I Location: Condell Medical Center; Libertyville, IL. Registry/PRN status - scheduled on-call, as needed, to help fill in for departmental gaps and needs....

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Groundskeeper Per Diem

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Performs routine, preventative, and general maintenance services that require a general skill in a variety of systems. Perform all tasks with priority and focus on safety of patients, staff, and...

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Groundskeeper

  • Community Unit School Disctrict 300
  • Algonquin, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Position Type: Buildings & Grounds Date Posted: 10/17/2025 Location: Operations Building Closing Date: Open Until Filled    2025 - 2026 School Year Job Description/Summary: See Attached...

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Park Groundskeeper 1 (full-time, $21.00 - $22.50/hour)

  • Schaumburg Park District
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Other tasks may include ballfield maintenance, mowing, natural area landscape maintenance, and maintenance of parks and site amenities....

In Person Full Time

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Everstory Partners
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ 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....

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Experienced Groundskeeper (5005-50) (Antioch High School)

  • WFF Facility Services
  • Antioch, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Antioch, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Groundskeepers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler...

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Experienced Groundskeeper (5005-50)

  • WFF Facility Services
  • Antioch, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Antioch, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Groundskeeper III (Full-Time)

  • Elgin Community College
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Essential Duties: Operate and maintain all grounds equipment used in the Grounds Department for lawn care and landscaping for the purpose of keeping the proper aesthetic appearance of the College grounds...

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Porter / Groundskeeper

  • BG Staffing Inc
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

OPPORTUNITY for Groundskeepers/Porters! Do you have an eye for detail? Or maybe you have a knack for curb appeal? Whatever your skill set is, we have the job for you- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!...

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Grounds Category A - Entry Level Groundskeeper

  • Illinois School District U-46
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Duties / Responsibilities Perform grounds upkeep and maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, weed control, and trash/debris pick up....

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Lake Park Grounds Maintenance IMRF

  • Des Plaines Park District
  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Pick-up of Seaweed around Lake Opeka Perimeter Maintains turf areas including mowing and trimming Inspects parks, cleans up debris. Prune hedges and trees....

In Person Part Time

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
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%