Groundskeeper Jobs in University Park, IL

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General Labor Full-Time, Demo, Groundskeeper, Landscape Habla Espanol!

  • Palos Hills, IL (17 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (17 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a trustworthy, reliable and hard working individual to work on my current projects. All projects within 10-15 mins away from Palos Hills, IL. MUST HAVE A VEHICLE! Some responsibilities...

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Groundskeeper

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Mows and trims turf areas, rakes and removes leaves; inspects areas keeps them free of trash and debris....

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Summer Grounds Worker

  • Purdue University Northwest
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Pay: $12.00/hour Duties & Responsibilities Mulching Pruning Grounds Clean-up Watering Trimming Mowing Education Open to High School Students and above Experience No experience required FLSA Status Non-Exempt...

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Buildings and Grounds Manager

  • Cook County School District 130
  • Blue Island, IL (13 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (13 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Administration - Buildings &Grounds Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Location: Buildings and Grounds Department Date Available: ASAP    Job Summary: Under the direction of the...

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Groundskeeper

  • Purdue University Northwest
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Click here to learn more about the Grounds Department Duties and Responsibilities of Groundskeeper Operates Grounds equipment in performing landscape maintenance tasks such as weeding, planting, pruning...

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Groundskeeper

  • Heniff
  • Hazel Crest, IL (7 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (7 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Lawn care Garbage disposal Keeping terminal free of debris Snow removal Weekly fire extinguisher inspection Keep exterior of building clean and other adhoc duties as needed...

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Grounds Crew

  • Troon
  • Oak Forest, IL (10 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Oak Forest, IL (10 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Compensation : $16.50 - $18.50 per hour (depending on experience) General Information: Daily tasks include various maintenance; mowing, string trimming and daily items on golf course and areas surrounding...

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Homer CCSD 33C Summer Grounds-Maintenance-Custodial Worker (Summer 2026)

  • Homer Community Consolidated School District 33c
  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Summer Help Date Posted: 2/27/2026 Location: All buildings Date Available: Summer 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled    See job description....

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Seasonal Grounds Worker, Gabis Arboretum

  • Purdue University Northwest
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hammond, IN (16 miles from University Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

care such as mowing, trimming, reseeding, raking, and edging Assists in maintaining garden beds by supporting gardening staff, mulching, removing litter, etc....

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Demographic Data for University Park, IL

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in University Park, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in University Park, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.3%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
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 University 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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