Groundskeeper Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
9 hours ago

Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
9 hours 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!...

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Lemont, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
10 hours ago

Lemont, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
10 hours ago

In this position, you will also be responsible for: Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Maintaining equipment....

Horticulture Worker (part-time)

Skokie, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
22 hours ago

Skokie, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
22 hours ago

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

Head Groundskeeper

Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
1 day ago

Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
1 day ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Seasonal Landscape Maintenance

Warrenville, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
1 day ago

Warrenville, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
1 day 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 (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
2 days ago

Carol Stream, IL (16 miles from River Forest, 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?...

Groundskeeper

Mt Prospect, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
3 days ago

Mt Prospect, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
3 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 (4 miles from River Forest, IL)
6 days ago

Brookfield, IL (4 miles from River Forest, IL)
6 days ago

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

Lombard - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

Lombard, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
6 days ago

Lombard, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
6 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 Laborers and Drivers Needed

Bartlett, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
7 days ago

Bartlett, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
7 days ago

Come join our team at Mark 1 Landscape, Inc. We are looking for laborers and drivers to do general landscape maintenance. Experience required....

Groundskeeper

Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
9 days ago

Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
9 days ago

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 lawns,...

Groundskeeper- Aurora, IL

Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
14 days ago

Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
14 days ago

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in...

Exterior Maintenance / Grounds Keeper

Palatine, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
19 days ago

Palatine, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
19 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Palatine & surrounding NW suburbs - IL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Diploma/GED Certificate Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Business...

Seasonal Groundskeeper assisting with Pools- Parks Department

Deerfield, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
20 days ago

Deerfield, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
20 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....

Grounds Worker

Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
21 days ago

Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
21 days ago

Maintain, mow, trim, weed, seed, edge, and repair turf Maintain, mow, top dress, and mark athletic fields Participate in winter snow and ice removal operations to ensure a safe environment Required...

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Demographic Data for River Forest, IL

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in River Forest, IL

Local

National

Total Population

11,710

Number of Businesses

300

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in River 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 River Forest, 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 River 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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