Janitor & Cleaner
Also called: Cleaner, Custodial Worker, Custodian, Janitor
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
What does a Janitor & Cleaner 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.
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
How to become a Janitor & Cleaner
Training: A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Dependability
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Janitor & Cleaner make?
About $36,840 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $28,640 and $50,270. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Janitor & Cleaner?
Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Do you need a college degree to be a Janitor & Cleaner?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree.
Is Janitor & Cleaner a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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