Seasonal Groundskeeper

A Safe Haven; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,420,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

A Safe Haven Landscaping in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry-level Landscape Technician to support the local grounds team. You will assist the landscape supervisor with daily tasks, operate basic lawn care equipment, and help maintain established grounds and properties.

This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Training includes access to a DoL-approved Apprenticeship Program with hands-on hours and instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience/training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment such as lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other tools.
• Mow/edge lawns, maintain grounds, and perform basic repairs on tools and equipment.
• Care for established lawns by trimming, mulching, aerating, and pruning.
• Shovel snow and spread salt as needed; gather and remove litter.
• Return all issued equipment and uniforms at season end.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: A Safe Haven Landscaping - Chicago, IL 60612
Salary Range: $16.20 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Category: Entry Level

SUMMARY:

Assist landscape supervisor in completing daily landscaping tasks as directed, which includes maintaining grounds and property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate powered equipment such as: lawn mowers, blowers, line trimmers, chain saws, rototillers, hedge trimmers, loppers, pruners, and utility vehicles ("gator")
• Able to be at work and on time as scheduled either written or verbal and Saturday night work as required
• Mow or edge lawns using power mowers and/or edgers
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas
• Gather and remove litter
• Provide proper upkeep of grounds
• At season end return all issued equipment, uniforms and/or tools
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures
• Ability to use equipment and materials properly and safely
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in high, precarious places and elevated places
• Ability to work in situations where there is darkness or poor lighting
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, and 20 feet or more
• Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Ability to use peripheral vision and adjust focus
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent periods of loud noise
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to climb and/or balance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk around with it
• Ability to work in temperature and weather extremes from sub-zero to 100+ degrees and snow and rain
• Ability to work 8 -16 hour work days as needed
• Ability to work Saturday or 6 consecutive days without a day off as needed

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred

Certificates/Licenses Required

• Valid driver's license preferred but not essential

Language Ability

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Note: If A Safe Haven Landscaping reaches out to interview you for this position, you will be asked if you're interested in being considered for our Landscape Technician - Apprenticeship Program.

This is an intensified version of our Landscaping training program, and is a DoL approved Apprenticeship Program. It includes Approximately 3000 hours of on-the-job training, and 288 hours of related technical instruction.