Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
108 alternate job titles:
Airport Attendant
Alley Cleaner
Blinds Cleaner
Blinds Washer
Brass Cleaner
Brass Polisher
Building Attendant
Building Custodian
Building Exterior Cleaner
Building Maintenance Custodian
Building Services Technician (Building Services Tech)
Building Services Worker
Camp Attendant
Camp Tender
Campground Cleaning Attendant
Carpet Cleaner
Carpet Cleaning Technician (Carpet Cleaning Tech)
Casino Porter
Change House Attendant
Chimney Sweep
Chore Worker
Cleaner
Cleaning and Maintenance Worker
Cleaning Custodian
Cleaning Handyman
Cleaning Helper
Cleaning Laborer
Cleaning Porter
Cleaning Technician (Cleaning Tech)
Coach Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner
Custodial Aide
Custodial Engineer
Custodial Laborer
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Custodial Worker
Custodian
Day Porter
Dormitory Keeper
Duct Cleaner
Environmental Services Aide
Environmental Services Associate
Facilities Worker
Facility Services Associate
Floor Buffer
Floor Care Specialist
Floor Cleaner
Floor Person
Floor Polisher
Floor Scrubber
Floor Sweeper
Floor Technician (Floor Tech)
Floor Waxer
Furnace Caretaker
General Cleaner
Hall Cleaner
Heavy Duty Custodian
Hired Man
Hired Worker
Home Restoration Service Cleaner
Hospital Cleaner
Industrial Cleaner
Industrial Plant Custodian
Industrial Sweeper
Institutional Cleaner
Janitor
Janitorial Cleaner
Janitorial Maintenance Worker
Janitorial Worker
Labor Custodian
Lamp Replacer
Latrine Cleaner
Light Bulb Replacer
Light Fixture Servicer
Maintenance Aide
Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Helper
Maintenance Janitor
Maintenance Worker
Marble Cleaner
Multi-Story Window Cleaner (Multiple-Story Window Cleaner)
Night Cleaner
Odd Jobs Day Worker
Office Cleaner
Office Sweeper
Paper Cleaner
Patch Worker
Pool Cleaner
Power Washer
Project Crew Worker
Sanitation Worker
School Custodian
School Janitor
Scrub Woman
Scrubber
Station Cleaning Porter
Sweeper
Swimming Pool Servicer
Tobacco Sweeper
Utility Person
Utility Porter
Utility Worker
Wall Cleaner
Wall Washer
Wallpaper Cleaner
Washhouse Worker
Window Cleaner
Window Washer
Salary Information
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: $35,930 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean facilities or sites. | General |
| Dispose of trash or waste materials. | General |
| Prepare chemicals for work application. | General |
| Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities. | General |
| Clean furniture or fixtures. | General |
| Move furniture. | General |
| Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces. | General |
| Clean equipment or supplies. | General |
| Remove snow. | General |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | General |
| Treat facilities to eliminate pests. | General |
| Remove debris from work sites. | General |
| Trim trees or other vegetation. | General |
| Operate grounds maintenance equipment. | General |
| Clean building walls or flooring. | Development |
| Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety. | Development |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities. | Management |
| Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Squeegee | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Air Systems Cleaning Specialist | National Air Ducts Cleaning Association | Not Available |
| Carpet Cleaning Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Chimney Specialist | Chimney Safety Institute of America | Not Available |
| Certified Chimney Sweep | Chimney Safety Institute of America | Not Available |
| Certified Guestroom Attendant | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional | American Hospital Association | Not Available |
| Certified Maintenance Employee | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Master Chimney Sweep | Chimney Safety Institute of America | Not Available |
| Master Fire & Smoke Restorer | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Master Textile Cleaner | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Master Water Restorer | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Mold Awareness Specialist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Rug Cleaning Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Stone, Masonry and Ceramic Tile Cleaning Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
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