Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
What is a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and order of various facilities, including schools, offices, hospitals, and public buildings. Their primary responsibilities involve sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting floors and surfaces to ensure a hygienic environment. These professionals are tasked with emptying trash, restocking supplies, and sometimes performing minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixing leaks. The work often requires following specific cleaning protocols to manage different cleaning chemicals and solutions, as well as having an understanding of safety measures related to the use of equipment and materials. Janitors and cleaners may work independently or as part of a team and typically operate during off-peak hours to minimize disruption in the facilities they service.
Tasks
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- 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.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Desktop communications software
- Eko
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Squeegee
Tools Used
- Ladders
- Screwdrivers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Floor polishers
- Snowplow attachments
Knowledge
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Bachelor's degree
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Less than high school diploma
Work Activities
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Activities
- Clean facilities or sites.
- Dispose of trash or waste materials.
- Clean building walls or flooring.
- Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
- Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$25770.0 - $48210.0
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.