CareerPlan

Groundskeeper

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Maintain and enhance the University campus environment by performing landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, and facility support duties.

Role type

groundskeeper

Builds

campus landscape areas, grounds, and facility environments

Domain

higher education + landscape services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

operating mechanized equipment, driving vehicles, landscaping, snow removal, trash removal, sprinkler maintenance, tool maintenance, physical labor, computer data entry

Preferred skills

horticulture degree, irrigation system experience, pesticide operator license, apprenticeship completion

Technologies

mechanized grounds equipment, University supplied vehicles, computer programs

Responsibilities

mow and trim turf, prune trees and shrubs, remove snow and apply de-icing compounds, operate mechanized equipment, drive University vehicles, maintain sprinkler systems, empty garbage cans, transport materials and equipment, assist in special events, maintain shop tools and equipment

Seniority

entry-level to mid-level IC