Head Custodian

Waukegan School Dist 60; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee cleaning across district facilities. The role includes management of washrooms, classrooms, offices, and corridors under the district's salary structure.

This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Apply online at www.wps60.org; the district supports equal opportunity employment and a respectful workplace.

Job description

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Openings as of 8/21/2026

Head Custodian JobID: 6554

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Head Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026

Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9– 12thgrade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work:

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

WASHROOMS

1. Empty trash 1. Empty trash 1. Dry mop and sweep 1. Empty sharpener/trash

2. Sanitize/clean fixtures 2. Dry mop and sweep 2. Spot wet mop 2. Low Dust

3. Spot clean walls/partitions 3. Spot wet mop 3. Clean Fountains 3. Dust mop/sweep

4. Clean Mirrors 4. Vacuum carpet/runners 4. Vacuum runners 4. Spot wet mop

5. Fill Dispensers 5. Spot clean walls 5. Clean glass 5. Vacuum carpet/rugs

6. Dry Mop and sweep 6. Full wet mop 6. Full Wet mop 6. Clean sink

7. Full wet mop 7. High and low dust 7. High dust

8. High and low dust 8. Full wet mop

9. Clean chalk/white boards

OFFICE

1. Empty trash 1. Empty trash 1. Dry mop and sweep 1. Empty sharpener/trash

2. Sanitize/clean fixtures 2. Dry mop and sweep 2. Spot wet mop 2. Low Dust

3. Spot clean walls/partitions 3. Spot wet mop 3. Clean Fountains 3. Dust mop/sweep

4. Clean Mirrors 4. Vacuum carpet/runners 4. Vacuum runners 4. Spot wet mop

5. Fill Dispensers 5. Spot clean walls 5. Clean glass 5. Vacuum carpet/rugs

6. Dry Mop and sweep 6. Full wet mop 6. Full Wet mop 6. Clean sink

7. Full wet mop 7. High and low dust 7. High dust

8. High and low dust 8. Full wet mop

9. Clean chalk/white boards

CORRIDORS

1. Empty trash 1. Empty trash 1. Dry mop and sweep 1. Empty sharpener/trash

2. Sanitize/clean fixtures 2. Dry mop and sweep 2. Spot wet mop 2. Low Dust

3. Spot clean walls/partitions 3. Spot wet mop 3. Clean Fountains 3. Dust mop/sweep

4. Clean Mirrors 4. Vacuum carpet/runners 4. Vacuum runners 4. Spot wet mop

5. Fill Dispensers 5. Spot clean walls 5. Clean glass 5. Vacuum carpet/rugs

6. Dry Mop and sweep 6. Full wet mop 6. Full Wet mop 6. Clean sink

7. Full wet mop 7. High and low dust 7. High dust

8. High and low dust 8. Full wet mop

9. Clean chalk/white boards

CLASSROOMS

1. Empty trash 1. Empty trash 1. Dry mop and sweep 1. Empty sharpener/trash

2. Sanitize/clean fixtures 2. Dry mop and sweep 2. Spot wet mop 2. Low Dust

3. Spot clean walls/partitions 3. Spot wet mop 3. Clean Fountains 3. Dust mop/sweep

4. Clean Mirrors 4. Vacuum carpet/runners 4. Vacuum runners 4. Spot wet mop

5. Fill Dispensers 5. Spot clean walls 5. Clean glass 5. Vacuum carpet/rugs

6. Dry Mop and sweep 6. Full wet mop 6. Full Wet mop 6. Clean sink

7. Full wet mop 7. High and low dust 7. High dust

8. High and low dust 8. Full wet mop

9. Clean chalk/white boards

TIME ROOM OR AREA DUTIES

5:45 Custodial area Punch in, prepare equipment

All classrooms in basement Classroom steps 1-6 daily,

including washrooms in classrooms 7-9 weekly

All offices in basement Office steps 1-5 daily,

All washrooms in basement Washroom steps 1-7 daily,

Small gym, stage, cafeteria and kitchen Empty trash, dust mop, spot mop daily,

full wet mop weekly

Stairwells from basement to 1st floor Dust mop, spot mop daily,

full wet mop weekly

Boiler room and custodial area Sweep and clean as needed

Preventive maintenance and projects assigned

7:45 Break

9:45 Lunch

11:45 Break

2:00 Custodial closet Clean and store equipment

Salary: Per Contract Salary Structure

Additional Information: Monday – Friday 5:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit a written application by the closing date

Only online applications will be considered for interviews.

Apply: www.wps60.org

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.