Groundskeeper Jobs in Melrose Park, IL

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Groundskeeper - UIC Academic & Residential Complex

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Description As a Groundskeeper, you'll play a critical part in maintaining an ACC student housing community....

Full-time Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Cut grass, maintain lawns, trim around trees, walkways and markers Safely operate all motorized equipment, including lawn mower, edger/weed cutter and leaf blower....

Lead Groundskeeper (5093) (Vernon Hills High School)

  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 4 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...

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

  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Parks Groundskeeper I reports to the Parks Supervisor and is responsible for many tasks. The main responsibility of this position is refuse removal....

Lead Groundskeeper (5093)

  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

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

Experienced Lead Groundskeeper

  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

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

Grounds Worker - Part Time

  • Lockport, IL (22 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lockport, IL (22 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds Worker Date Posted: 9/29/2025 Location: East Campus Date Available: October 2025 Closing Date: 10/13/2025    Grounds Lockport Township High...

Grounds Maintenance I

  • Elmhurst, IL (4 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (4 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Essential Functions Plants, mows, fertilizes, weeds, mulches and prunes. Maintains grass, trees, shrubs and other plantings as directed....

Groundskeeper - Indian Prairie CUSD 204 Facilities

  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc May...

Groundskeeper 1

  • Wheaton, IL (13 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (13 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Turf mowing throughout campus using safe and acceptable mowing procedures. Apply fertilizer and weed control to campus turf and natural grass athletic fields....

Groundskeeper (5079) (District 230)

  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 18 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...

Groundskeeper (5079)

  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 24 days ago

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

Grounds Maintenance Technician

  • Aurora, IL (22 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (22 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Responsible for maintenance of all athletic fields (mowing, weed control, fertilization, seeding, top-dressing, and field marking). Mow grass, thin, trim, and removes trees....

Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Summary The Grounds Department is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of campus grounds. This includes but is not limited to maintenance of...

Groundskeeper

  • Batavia, IL (24 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Batavia, IL (24 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

What your day-to-day as a Groundskeeper at Fermilab will look like: Performing landscape maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, pruning, plant care, pesticide application, fertilizing, and...

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Melrose Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Melrose Park, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

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