Occupation

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Human Advantage 61%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.2 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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: Airport Attendant, Alley Cleaner, Blinds Cleaner, Blinds Washer, Brass Cleaner, Brass Polisher, Building Attendant, Building Custodian +100 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  2. Gather and empty trash.
  3. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  4. Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
  5. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  6. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  7. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  8. Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
  9. Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
  10. Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
  11. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
  12. Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.

Supplemental Tasks (9)

  1. Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
  2. Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
  3. Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
  4. Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.
  5. Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
  6. Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
  7. Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
  8. Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
  9. Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
62%
Bachelor's Degree
23%
Less than a High School Diploma
14%
Post-Doctoral Training
1%
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Technology & Tools

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Software (7)

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Tools & Equipment (42)

  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Aerial manlifts
  • Air compressors
  • Carpet shampooers
  • Claw hammers
  • Cordless drills
  • Desktop computers
  • Dry mops
  • Equipment dollies
  • Extension ladders
  • Floor buffers
  • Floor strippers
  • Floor waxers
  • Forklifts
  • Hand trucks
  • Hedge trimmers
  • Industrial vacuums
  • Insecticide sprayers
  • Personal computers
  • Phillips head screwdrivers
  • Portable scaffolding
  • Power floor scrubbers
  • Power grinders
  • Power mowers
  • Power saws
  • Precision files
  • Protective ear plugs
  • Push brooms
  • Ratchet wrenches
  • Ride-on industrial vacuum cleaners
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety gloves
  • Scissor lifts
  • Snow blowers
  • Snow shovels
  • Snowplows
  • Steam cleaning equipment
  • Step ladders
  • Straight screwdrivers
  • Wet mops
  • Window squeegees

Where This Career Leads

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