Groundskeeper Jobs in Addison, IL

A Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces at hospitality establishments like resorts, hotels, and golf courses. Their duties often include landscaping, lawn maintenance, planting and pruning trees and flowers, trash removal, snow removal, and maintaining outdoor fixtures like walkways and fountains. They might also be responsible for maintaining and operating irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and general repair and maintenance tasks. The ultimate goal of a Groundskeeper is to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and inviting for guests.

Important skills for a Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry include physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of horticulture. Some Groundskeeper positions may require specific certifications such as a pesticide applicator's license or a Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) credential. Prior to becoming a Groundskeeper, a person may hold roles such as a Landscaping Laborer, Maintenance Worker, or Janitorial Staff, where they would gain experience in outdoor maintenance and develop skills necessary for the Groundskeeper role.

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Marquette Park Golf Course Groundskeeper

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material....

Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30962FOM

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (5 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (5 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30962FOM Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30962FOM The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local...

Groundskeeper A (Aft 9/1/83)

  • Evanston, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Turf maintenance: pesticide application, mowing, seeding, sodding, and watering....

Groundskeeper II

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Description of Key Responsibilities Perform basic grounds keeping functions, consisting of mowing, fertilizing, seeding, aerating, planting, sodding, edging, weeding, trimming, watering, etc....

Groundskeeper II North Central College

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Employment Status: Staff Description of Key Responsibility: Perform basic grounds keeping functions, consisting of mowing, fertilizing, seeding, aerating, planting, sodding, edging, weeding, trimming...

Groundskeeper (Union)

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 27 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...

Groundskeeper 1st Shift

  • Midlothian, IL (24 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Midlothian, IL (24 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Posted: 6/30/2025 Location: Bremen High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 Midlothian, IL 60445 NOTICE OF POSITION June 30, 2025 POSITION: Groundskeeper...

Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (5 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (5 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to...

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Cary, IL (23 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cary, IL (23 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 45+ 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....

Head Groundskeeper

  • Park Ridge, IL (10 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (10 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Head Groundskeeper

  • Des Plaines, IL (10 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (10 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Maintain synthetic turf field and associated equipment....

Groundskeeper - Summer Student Worker

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ 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,...

Grounds - 2025 Groundskeeper (Seasonal)

  • Brookfield, IL (11 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (11 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Groundskeeper - Seasonal

  • Elgin, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Duties / Responsibilities Perform groundskeeping services including, but not limited to mowing, edging, trimming, mechanical weed control, pruning, and regular trash pick-up within the area of assignment...

Groundskeeper I

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Addison, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Other functions include: planting, sodding, edging, pruning, weeding and trimming....

Demographic Data for Addison, IL

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Addison, IL

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Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Addison, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%
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 Addison, 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%


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