Groundskeeper

Chicago Botanic Garden • Glencoe, IL

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About The Position

The groundskeeper performs general landscape maintenance and installation consisting primarily of manual labor, working independently or with a crew. Assist with special projects such as event preparation and support. There may be occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours requested.

Requirements

• General knowledge of small tools and equipment used in landscaping
• Four years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance
• Ability and willingness to lead a one- to two-person crew in the field for projects with minimal supervision (one field check per four hours) required
• Ability and willingness to be a mentor to staff with less experience
• A current/valid driver’s license and insurable by the Garden required

Responsibilities

• Perform the following tasks consisting primarily of manual labor: planting, transplanting, and pruning trees and shrubs; watering, picking up landscape waste, mulching, mowing, removing snow, maintaining tools and equipment, chipping brush, weeding, removing refuse, deadheading, and edging.
• Safely operate small equipment such as mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, rototillers, and weed whips.
• Report any tool or equipment problems to the Grounds manager.
• Assist indoors with projects such as equipment maintenance, shop organization, and greenhouse work when weather prohibits outdoor work.
• Lead seasonal groundskeepers on grounds maintenance tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed