Groundskeeper Jobs in Illinois

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Grounds Maintenance Laborer in Peoria

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Peoria, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 15 hours ago

grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools Prunes shrubs and trees...

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Grounds Maintenance

  • Park Lawn Corporation
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Essential Functions Performs tasks of grounds maintenance requiring the knowledge of use and general maintenance of mechanized equipment including lawn equipment i.e. weed eaters, walk behind mowers...

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Statehouse Groundskeeper

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for a capable Groundskeeper that can perform the following duties: Mowing Trimming Blowing Spraying Fertilizing Aerating Seeding Pruning Weeding Edging Planting Mulching Trash Pickup...

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Buildings and Grounds- Maintenance/Building Custodian

  • A.E.R.O. Special Education Coopoerative
  • Burbank, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Burbank, IL
  • 19 hours 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...

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Grounds Worker (CS26-040)

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Weed, mulch, and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals to promote growth and prevent weeds, disease, or insect infestation....

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Groundskeeper

  • Aerotek
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Perform lawn care maintenance, including mowing and weeding. Operate a zero-turn lawn mower. Conduct snow plowing and removal on sidewalks during winter....

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Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Everstory Partners
  • South Beloit, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • South Beloit, IL
  • 3 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....

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Grounds Maintenance Worker at Campground in Royalton

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Royalton, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Royalton, IL
  • 3 days ago

Mow, weed, edge and otherwise maintain common areas and vacant lot grounds. Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste....

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Grounds Maintenance in Chicago

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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...

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* Zero-turn mower operator * Weed eater operator Call: ... ex. 4 Interested!!!...

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Groundskeeper (Union)

  • Brookfield Properties
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 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...

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Groundskeeper (On-Call)

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position: Groundskeeper/Maintenance Tech. I Location: Condell Medical Center; Libertyville, IL. Registry/PRN status - scheduled on-call, as needed, to help fill in for departmental gaps and needs....

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Grounds and Maintenance Staff

  • Aza
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 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...

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Groundskeeper Per Diem

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 days ago

Performs routine, preventative, and general maintenance services that require a general skill in a variety of systems. Perform all tasks with priority and focus on safety of patients, staff, and...

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Groundskeeper

  • Community Unit School Disctrict 300
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Buildings & Grounds Date Posted: 10/17/2025 Location: Operations Building Closing Date: Open Until Filled    2025 - 2026 School Year Job Description/Summary: See Attached...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
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 Illinois
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%