Temporary-Head Grounds Keeper

JobID: 6526

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

Date Posted:
4/6/2026

Location:
Operations

Closing Date:
04/10/2026

Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade 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.

Temporary-Head Grounds Keeper

Directly responsible to the Director of Operations and/or his designee.

To maintain grounds and to repair work on grounds, athletic field and facilities as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or his designee.

To be responsible for planning, scheduling, follow-up, and layout of all work for utility, semi skilled and unskilled workers assigned to grounds work.

The following specific duties are typical but not necessarily all of the duties involved in this position. Employees currently employed in these positions, will when necessary, be provided training to enable them to do work assigned for which they feel they are not qualified. Current employees and new employees will be expected to be able to perform 80% of the specific duties listed without further training.

To drive trucks, delivery vehicles, snow plowing equipment and similar equipment.

To maintain hand and electric tools.

To use safety procedures when using tools and equipment on jobs.

To plant trees, bushes, and flowers

To maintain school fields

To apply grass seed and fertilizer.

To treat grass, turf, trees and bushes for weeds, insects and diseases.

To take soil samples.

To operate boilers on athletic sites.

To maintain tractors and grass cutting equipment.

To schedule work with athletic directors and coaches.

Keep records and requisition supplies.

To perform custodial work as assigned

To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or his designee.

Must be in good health and able to perform all jobs assigned

Must be able to climb and adjust to heights

Must have three (3) years of practical experience, and training in grounds work or related fields.

Must have knowledge of rye and blue grass.

Must have knowledge of leaf spot, gray snow mold, dollar spot, brown spot, and their cure.

Have knowledge of bine weed, black medic, buckhorn, chickweed, dandelion, and such weeds that are common to this area.

Be able to understand written and oral instructions

Have knowledge of tractors, such as starters, generators, tires, lights, and all related components

Knowledge of sprayers, line markers, mowers, aerators, vacuums, spreaders, measuring tapes and all grounds equipment.

Must be certified to spray weed killer as required by State of Illinois.

Must be able to work harmoniously with others.

Salary: Salary Structure

Additional Information: 1st shift 6 am-2:30 PM

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.

Only online applications will be considered.
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.