CAREER

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$29,080

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+4.4% (slower than the average)

Career

What Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Do

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.

Other Job Titles Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners May Have

Building Custodian, Building Service Worker, Building Services Technician, Cleaner, Custodial Worker, Custodian, Floor Tech (Floor Technician), Heavy Duty Custodian, Institutional Custodian, Janitor

How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work

Stocker/Janitor ,

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I go in to my job, do what is asked of me from my boss and fellow employees, and i always ask if they need anymore help before I leave.


Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

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