Groundskeepers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years22%Current company
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A Safe HavenTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years24%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Groundskeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,539 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,919 – $66,986 yearly
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Groundskeeper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLowboyAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAuto Detailer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTemperature MonitoringTemperature ControlSanitizing SurfacesSanitizing Cleaning TechniqueGroundskeeper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
RF ScannerMaterials HandlingTransportation Safety RegulationsEmployment LawEmployment & Labor LawTraining & DevelopmentJanitor/Groundskeeper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardServsafeSkills
Food PreparationStockingGreeting CustomersIn-Person Customer ServiceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceGroundskeeper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMowingEquipment RepairHeavy Equipment OperationLandscaping foreman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLandscapingLawn CareLandscape Maintenance
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What's the average time to fill a groundskeeper role?
The average time to fill a groundskeeper role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do groundskeepers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a groundskeeper include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a groundskeeper?
Common licenses or certifications for groundskeepers include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and Class D.
What are some job titles related to groundskeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to groundskeepers include: janitor/groundskeeper, auto detailer and field service representative.
What level of education is common for a groundskeeper?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a groundskeeper in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a groundskeeper?
Most groundskeepers have 19 years of professional experience.
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