Groundsworker - Oakton College

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL seeks a dedicated full-time groundskeeper to maintain athletic fields, lawns, flower beds and drainage structures. Responsibilities include snow removal and seasonal landscaping, under general supervision.

The role requires routine grounds maintenance tasks and operation of basic equipment to keep outdoor areas safe and well-kept for campus activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with lawn and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate basic grounds machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields, lawns, flower beds, shrubs and trees, sidewalks, parking lots, roads and drainage structures.
• Plant, fertilize, spray and prune.

Job description

Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Job Type: Full Time Staff Posted On: Wed Sep 2 2026 Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under general supervision, perform tasks involved in maintaining athletic fields, grounds, lawns, flower beds, shrubs and trees, sidewalks, parking lots, roads and storm sewers and drainage structures, and snow removal.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine tasks in maintaining lawns and grounds, including seeding, fertilizing, mowing, watering and weed control, install, plant, spray and maintain flower beds.
• Plant, fertilize, spray and prune