How much does a Groundskeeper make in Decatur, IL? The average Groundskeeper salary in Decatur, IL is $39,283 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $33,643 and $46,647. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Groundskeeper Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Groundskeeper Salary $28,507 Decatur,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Groundskeeper Salary $33,643 Decatur,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Groundskeeper Salary $39,283 Decatur,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Groundskeeper Salary $46,647 Decatur,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Groundskeeper Salary $53,352 Decatur,IL February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Safety Standards: Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

Customer Service 11.64%
Safety Standards 1.43%
Installation 1.93%
Others 85%

Job Description for Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Groundskeeper, the upper level is Groundskeeper, Sr. and then progresses to Building and Grounds Supervisor I.

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Groundskeeper salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Groundskeeper, the highest Groundskeeper salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Groundskeeper salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Groundskeeper salary is in Miami, FL, where the Groundskeeper salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Groundskeeper in Decatur, IL. The base salary for Groundskeeper ranges from $33,643 to $46,647 with the average base salary of $39,283. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,851 to $47,235 with the average total cash compensation of $39,589.
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About Decatur, Illinois    Decatur /dəˈkeɪtər/ is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois, with a population of 76,122 as of the 2010 ....More

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