Night Custodian
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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Who We Are
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12. Located halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan, our District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City. We operate one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses.
Why We Do This Work
Our District has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels. We are committed to eliminating academic gaps through the support of dedicated staff who help instill a love of learning in our students.
About the Role
As a Night Custodian at Washington High School (WHS), you play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our school community. This position focuses on the overnight hours, ensuring that classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and offices are prepared for the next day's activities.
Your day begins at 3:00 p.m. with a punch-in and equipment preparation. You will be responsible for a specific area of the campus, including emptying trash, sanitizing fixtures, mopping floors, dusting surfaces, and vacuuming carpets. The role involves a structured schedule with breaks for dinner and rest, concluding with equipment storage and a punch-out at 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a written application by the closing date of June 5, 2026. Please note that only online applications will be considered for interviews.
Apply at: www.wps60.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 categories.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDry mop, spot mop, and vacuum carpets in corridors and classrooms
- check_circleEmpty trash and sanitize fixtures in washrooms and offices
- check_circleClean water fountains and spray buff floors as needed
- check_circleDust high and low surfaces in assigned areas daily or weekly
- check_circleMop and clean stairs and stairwells on assigned daily or weekly basis
- check_circlePerform full wet mopping in offices and corridors on schedule
- check_circleClean chalkboards and empty pencil sharpeners in classrooms
- check_circlePrepare, clean, and store custodial equipment at start and end of shift
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Frequently asked questions about Night Custodian at Waukegan Public Schools
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Day-to-day, the Night Custodian at Waukegan Public Schools will dry mop, spot mop, and vacuum carpets in corridors and classrooms; empty trash and sanitize fixtures in washrooms and offices; clean water fountains and spray buff floors as needed; and dust high and low surfaces in assigned areas daily or weekly.
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Night Custodian at Waukegan Public Schools is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
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Waukegan Public Schools has listed this Night Custodian role as on-site.
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Candidates for Night Custodian at Waukegan Public Schools should have mid level.
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Night Custodian at Waukegan Public Schools is part of the domestic help & cleaning job category on Recrutus.
About Waukegan Public Schools
Waukegan Public Schools operates as a comprehensive education administration program based in Waukegan, Illinois. The district manages a large network of educational institutions serving approximately 17,000 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan just south of the Wisconsin border, the organization functions as a key public service entity within the region.
The district's infrastructure includes a total of twenty-four individual schools. This footprint comprises fifteen elementary schools and five middle schools. Additionally, the high school program is distributed across three separate buildings to accommodate student needs. The system focuses on providing structured academic environments across the full range of primary and secondary education levels.
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