Groundskeeper Jobs in River Forest, IL
Grounds Maintenance Tech II - Trails & Streams Crew
- Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
- West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- West Chicago, IL (20 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
Grade land, install culverts and drainage systems, and perform turf restoration work with seeding and mulch....
In PersonGrounds Maintenance - Part Time
- Wheaton Park District
- Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
Weed flowerbeds and grounds. Hardscape and landscape duties. Operate tractor, utility truck, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery as necessary. Shovel snow and de-ice as needed....
In Person Part Time- Chicago Ridge, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Chicago Ridge, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Grounds keeping: mowing, trimming, snow removal, etc. - Minor maintenance tasks: painting, repairs, basic plumbing, etc. - Operate forklift when needed - Lift...
In PersonLead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM
- College of DuPage
- Glen Ellyn, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
- Glen Ellyn, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 3 days ago
Experience Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal...
In Person Full TimeSchaumburg - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor
- Naturescape
- Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 7 days ago
- Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 7 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 PersonBuildings and Grounds- Maintenance/Building Custodian
- A.E.R.O. Special Education Coopoerative
- Burbank, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 9 days ago
- Burbank, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 9 days ago
Buildings and Grounds- Maintenance/Building Custodian JobID: 264 Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General Date Posted: 10/24/2025 Location: A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center Date...
In PersonGrounds Maintenance in Chicago
- Energy Jobline ZR
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 12 days ago
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 12 days ago
Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...
In Person- Brookfield Properties
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 13 days ago
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 13 days ago
Essential Job Function Maintains grounds property and common areas: Performs general clean-up; cuts lawns; trims and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and/or walls; prunes shrubs and trees to shape; rakes...
In Person- Aza
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 15 days ago
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 15 days ago
Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo Grounds and Maintenance Staff GENERAL SUMMARY Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The...
In PersonGroundskeeper - UIC Academic & Residential Complex
- American Campus Communities
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 27 days ago
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 27 days ago
Description As a Groundskeeper, you'll play a critical part in maintaining an ACC student housing community....
In PersonGroundskeeper - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)
- Caesars Entertainment
- Hammond, IN (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 28 days ago
- Hammond, IN (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 28 days ago
Rate of Pay : $16.50/hr Status: Full Time TEAM MEMBER PERKS & BENEFITS: Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and more through our rewards program On-site employee dining options Paid orientation...
In Person Full Time- Insight Hospital & Medical Center
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ 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....
In Person Full TimeLead Groundskeeper (5093) (Vernon Hills High School)
- WFF Facility Services
- Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River 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...
In PersonPark Groundskeeper 1 (full-time, $21.00 - $22.50/hour)
- Schaumburg Park District
- Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from River 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- Lockport Township High School
- Lockport, IL (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Lockport, IL (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
- 30+ 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...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Groundskeeper position
- Weeding
- Fertilizing
- Hardscapes
- Turfing
- Laying Sod
- Zero Turn Mowing
- Transplanting
- Landscape Installation
- Mulching
- Seeding
- Plant Propagation
- Golf Course Maintenance
- Turf Management
- Vacuuming
- Snow Removal
- Buffing
- Landscape Management
- Property Maintenance
- Tree Trimming
- Landscape Maintenance
- Pruning
- Irrigation
- Edging
- Gardening
- Weed Eating
- Horticulture
- Mowing
- Maintaining Grounds
- Custodial Skills
- General Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Pest Control
- Building Maintenance
- Hand Tools
- Pulling
- Landscaping
- Concrete
- Janitorial Skills
- Installation
- General Repair
- Housekeeping
- Painting
- Electrical
- Wellness
- Reimbursement
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Events
- Policy Development
- English
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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