What do 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.
Also known as:
Building Custodian, Building Services Technician (Building Services Tech), Building Services Worker, Cleaner, Custodial Worker, Custodian, Environmental Services Aide, Facilities Worker, Floor Technician (Floor Tech), Heavy Duty Custodian, Janitor, School Custodian, Window Washer
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Ranks #51 in job growth rate11,030Job Openings
Ranks #10 in net job growth
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- High school diploma equivalent (45%)
- Less than high school diploma (24%)
- Some college, no degree (18%)
- Associate's degree (6%)
- Bachelor's degree (5%)
- Master's degree (1%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
People in this career often do these activities:
- Clean facilities or sites.
- Dispose of trash or waste materials.
- Clean building walls or flooring.
- Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
- Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
- Prepare chemicals for work application.
- Clean furniture or fixtures.
- Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
- Clean equipment or supplies.
- Remove snow.
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
- Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Move furniture.
- Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
- Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
- Remove debris from work sites.
- Trim trees or other vegetation.
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos: CareerOneStop, USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
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