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Environmental Services Worker

Hospitality, Food, and Tourism
Housekeeping and Cleaning
Janitor / Cleaner

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.

At a Glance

Environmental Services Worker earns an average of $27,591/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.1–1.6 years. Top skills: Housekeeping, Furniture Cleaning, Infection Control.

Avg Annual Salary

$27,591/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.1–1.6 years

Job Postings

19

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$35,930/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.0%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

Housekeeping

5.0

Furniture Cleaning

5.0

Infection Control

5.0

Sanitation

4.9

Lifting Ability

4.9

Biomedical Waste

4.9

Packaging And Labeling

4.8

Mopping

4.8

Bloodborne Pathogens

4.8

Disinfecting

4.8

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

4.8

Safety Procedures

4.7

Window Cleaning

4.6

Industry Standards

4.6

JCAHO Standards

4.5

Patient Discharges

4.5

Contingency Planning

4.5

Influenza

4.5

Carpet Cleaning

4.5

Window Tinting

4.4

Common Skills (10)

Communication

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.7

Linens

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Cleanliness

4.6

Confidentiality

4.6

Willingness To Learn

4.4

Information Technology

4.4

Related Specializations

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