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Occupation

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.

$36,840 medianBright outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 37-2011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  2. 02Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  3. 03Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  4. 04Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
  5. 05Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
  6. 06Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
  7. 07Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  8. 08Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
  9. 09Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
  10. 10Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
  11. 11Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
  12. 12Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

CleanerCustodial WorkerCustodianJanitorBuilding CustodianBuilding Services Technician (Building Services Tech)Building Services WorkerFacilities WorkerHeavy Duty CustodianSchool Custodian

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Knowledge the job leans on

Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceTransportationLaw and GovernmentTelecommunicationsPersonnel and Human Resources

Skills that carry over from service

Time ManagementCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringInstructing