Custodian, 2nd Shift (Off-Shift)

College of Lake County; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Shift differential

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking a Custodian for the 2nd shift at the Lakeshore campus to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning interiors and exteriors, assisting with room setups, and performing routine maintenance with cleaning equipment. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour work week and a schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Saturday (as listed).

Qualifications

• The candidate should be bilingual (Spanish and English) and dependable.
• Ability to lead staff and follow instructions as required.
• Knowledge of custodial functions and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and exterior of buildings; sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, wash windows.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances, washrooms, offices, lounges, and corridors.
• Assist in snow removal and room/setup activities as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor burnishers, and extraction machines.
• Follow policies and contribute to a safe, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Dependability

Leadership potential

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

Position Title: Custodian, 2nd Shift (Off-Shift)

Job Summary

The Custodian, under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the college campuses.

Job Description

• Cleans interior and exterior of all buildings, which includes sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, buffing, dusting, washing windows, louvers and light diffusers.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of entrance areas, washrooms, administrative offices, staff/faculty lounges, lunchrooms, corridors and cleans waste receptacles.
• Assists in snow removal as needed, front entrance and walks.
• Assists in room and activities set‑ups, furniture moves, and stage set‑ups.
• Uses equipment to perform essential functions of the job, including vacuum cleaner, basic hand tools, walk‑behind hard floor scrubber, walk‑behind hard floor burnisher, and carpet water extraction machines.
• Demonstrates solid commitment to the CLC values of integrity, inclusion, unity, purpose, compassion and excellence in student success.
• Follow all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards.
• Utilize self‑appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance management system objectives and career goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Required Qualification(s)

• A high school diploma, or equivalent required.
• Continuously walking or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and occasionally sitting.
• Ability to push, carry, lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, and over 50 lbs. on an occasional basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Knowledge of custodial functions and procedures.
• Dependability.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff and to follow instructions.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Work Schedule

• Tuesday 3:00PM-11:00PM
• Wednesday 3:00PM-11:00PM
• Thursday 3:00PM-11:00PM
• Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM
• Saturday 12:00PM- 8:00PM

Pay Rate: $17.37/hr + $0.50 shift differential

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Total Hours Per Week: 40

Position Type: Staff

Job Family: Classified

Posting Date: 02/02/2026

Expected Start Date: 02/16/2026

Compensation Grade: Custodian

Location: Lakeshore Campus

Department: Custodial, Lakeshore

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.