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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Also called: Cleaner, Custodial Worker, Custodian, Janitor

What they 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.

On the job, you would:
  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
On the job, you'll need:

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Business

  • management

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Desktop communications software

  • Eko

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will have large numbers of openings.

Median Annual Salary: $31,990

Education

High school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree is usually needed.

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