Groundskeeper Jobs in Wilmette, IL

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Groundskeeper - UIC Academic & Residential Complex

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago

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

Full-time Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 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 (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 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 (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 13 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....

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 15 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....

Lead Groundskeeper (5093)

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 16 days ago

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

Experienced Lead Groundskeeper

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 18 days ago

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

Grounds Maintenance I

  • Elmhurst, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 20 days ago

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

Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

Grounds Worker FMLA

  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker Date Posted: 9/3/2025 Location: 1000 West Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: When Filled...

Grounds Worker FMLA

  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds Worker Date Posted: 9/3/2025 Location: 1000 West Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: When Filled District:  ...

Schaumburg - Lawn Care Specialist / General Labor

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, 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....

Porter / Groundskeeper

  • Mount Prospect, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ days 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!...

Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

General Summary Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Repairs structures and equipment....

Groundskeeper - Student Employment

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 60+ 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,...

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Wilmette, IL

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Wilmette, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.4%
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 Wilmette, 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%