Groundskeeper Jobs in Lake Forest, IL
Waukegan - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor
- Naturescape
- Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 1 day ago
- Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 1 day 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....
In Person- Northwestern University
- Evanston, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Evanston, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
General landscape maintenance: lawn mowing, watering, weeding and cultivating. Instructs and assists with detailed trimming and pruning. General landscape clean up and leaf removal....
In Person- Sodexo
- Lincolnshire, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Lincolnshire, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
See all reviews # FB5D5C40D2B52E732DE0B360BD3F29DC Position summary examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging,...
In PersonGroundskeeper- Albion on Northwest
- Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 10 days ago
- Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 10 days ago
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in...
In Person- Sodexo
- Lincolnshire, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 11 days ago
- Lincolnshire, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 11 days ago
, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance....
In PersonSeasonal Parks Grounds Maintenance
- Deerfield Park District
- Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 15 days ago
- Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 15 days ago
Seasonal Groundskeeper The Deerfield Park District is seeking part-time seasonal team member to join our Parks Department....
In Person Part Time- Everstory Partners
- Cary, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 23 days ago
- Cary, IL (18 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 23 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....
In Person- Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 25 days ago
- Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 25 days ago
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in...
In Person- Northwestern University
- Evanston, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Evanston, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
General landscape maintenance: lawn mowing, watering, weeding and cultivating. Detailed hedge trimming and pruning of different plant materials. General landscape cleanup and leaf removal....
In PersonSchaumburg - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor
- Naturescape
- Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 45+ days ago
- Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 45+ 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....
In Person- Park Lawn Corporation
- Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 60+ days ago
- Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 60+ 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- Community Unit School Disctrict 300
- Algonquin, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 60+ days ago
- Algonquin, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
- 60+ 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...
In Person- 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...
In Person Full TimeGrounds 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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Groundskeepers in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Groundskeeper position
- Zero Turn Mowing
- Weeding
- Fertilizing
- Hardscapes
- Turfing
- Laying Sod
- Transplanting
- Mulching
- Make-Ready
- Plant Propagation
- Landscape Construction
- Turf Management
- Vacuuming
- Pruning
- Gardening
- Property Maintenance
- Landscape Management
- Tree Trimming
- Seeding
- Landscape Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Irrigation
- Edging
- Weed Eating
- Maintaining Grounds
- Mowing
- Horticulture
- General Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Custodial Skills
- Pest Control
- Landscape Design
- Building Maintenance
- Hand Tools
- Pulling
- Landscaping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Concrete
- Janitorial Skills
- Installation
- Painting
- General Repair
- Housekeeping
- Wellness
- Reimbursement
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Events
- Driving
- English
- Policy Development
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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