Custodian, 2nd Shift (Off-Shift)

College of Lake County; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Compressed summer work week

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking a Custodian for 2nd shift to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of campus facilities. The role reports to the Facilities Supervisor and involves cleaning interiors and exteriors, restrooms, offices, staff lounges, and common areas, using custodial equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting with room setups, snow removal when needed, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies. A high school diploma is required; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, or equivalent required.
• Ability to push, carry, lift up to 50 lbs regularly; over 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and exterior of buildings, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, dusting, and window care.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances, restrooms, offices, lounges, lunchrooms, corridors, and waste receptacles.
• Assist in snow removal at entrances and walks.
• Assist in room setups, furniture moves, and stage setups.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Leadership (ability to lead staff)

Dependability

Physical stamina

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, etc.
• 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, etc.
• Uses equipment to perform the 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 is at the forefront of all we do, while building the College’s reputation as a premier educational institution.
• 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, Facilities Supervisor, or the Lead Custodian.

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 Sub Department

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.