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Custodian

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Position Number: 6939398
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian
College of Lake County

Full Time
REQ-00000758

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

Job Summary:

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

Job Description:

The Custodian's duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.7) 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, Shift 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.

Work Schedule:

First Shift:

7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Second Shift:
3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday

Third Shift:
11:00pm-7:00am Monday - Friday

Off-Shift:
Hours will remain as listed above per shift, but scheduled days of the week may vary.

Pay Rate:

$17.71/hour

Second Shift: $17.71/hour + $0.50/hour shift differential

Third Shift: $17.71/hour + $0.60/hour shift differential

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for up to six months.

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. When openings are available, the department will contact selected candidates for interviews.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Total Hours Per Week:

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Posting Date:

02/18/2026

Expected Start Date:

Compensation Grade:

Custodian

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

Custodial 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.

To apply, visit https://clc.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Grayslake-Campus/Custodian_REQ-00000758-1