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
Janitor / Cleaner earns an average of $30,317/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.8–2.1 years. Top skills: Mopping, Valid Driver's License, Furniture Cleaning.
$30,317/yr
High school or GED
1.8–2.1 years
124
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median Wage
$35,930/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.0%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Mopping
Furniture Cleaning
Disinfecting
Window Cleaning
Housekeeping
Lifting Ability
Sanitation
Machinery
Good Driving Record
Floor Scrubbers
Carpet Cleaning
Carpeting
Network Switches
Warehousing
Infection Control
Restaurant Operation
Snow Removal
Painting
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Customer Service
Operations
Detail Oriented
Management
Cleanliness
Professionalism
Interpersonal Communications
Proactivity
Willingness To Learn
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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