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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Airport Attendant

2.	Alley Cleaner

3.	Alley Worker

4.	Attendant

5.	Brass Cleaner

6.	Brass Polisher

7.	Building Attendant

8.	Building Custodian

9.	Building Maintenance Custodian

10.	Building Maintenance Superintendent

11.	Building Maintenance Technician

12.	Building Superintendent, Cleaning, Painting, Maintenance

13.	Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance

14.	Camp Attendant

15.	Camp Tender

16.	Campground Cleaning Attendant

17.	Care Taker

18.	Caretaker

19.	Carpet Cleaner

20.	Casino Porter

21.	Change House Attendant

22.	Chimney Sweep

23.	Chore Worker

24.	Cleaner

25.	Cleaning and Maintenance Worker

26.	Cleaning Custodian

27.	Cleaning Handyman

28.	Cleaning Laborer

29.	Cleaning Porter

30.	Cleaning Technician

31.	Coach Cleaner

32.	Commercial or Institutional Cleaner

33.	Custodial Aide

34.	Custodial Engineer

35.	Custodial Laborer

36.	Custodial Maintenance Worker

37.	Custodial Worker

38.	Custodian

39.	Day Worker

40.	Dormitory Keeper

41.	Dry Boss

42.	Dry House Attendant

43.	Dry House Worker

44.	Dry Man

45.	Duct Cleaner

46.	Environmental Specialist

47.	Fixture Relamper

48.	Floor Care Specialist

49.	Floor Cleaner

50.	Floor Polisher

51.	Floor Scrubber

52.	Floor Sweeper

53.	Floor Tech (Floor Technician)

54.	Floor Waxer

55.	Floorperson

56.	Floors Buffer

57.	Furnace Caretaker

58.	Furnace Operator

59.	Hall Cleaner

60.	Handy Man

61.	Handyman

62.	Head Cleaning Porter

63.	Heavy Duty Custodian

64.	Helper, Maintenance, Cleaning

65.	Hired Man

66.	Hired Worker

67.	Home Restoration Service Cleaner

68.	Hospital Cleaner

69.	Housekeeper

70.	Houseman

71.	Hydroelectric Plant Maintainer

72.	Industrial Cleaner

73.	Industrial Plant Custodian

74.	Industrial Sweeper-Cleaner

75.	Janitor

76.	Janitor and Cleaner

77.	Janitor Caretaker

78.	Janitor Cleaner

79.	Janitor Custodian

80.	Janitor Helper

81.	Janitorial Assistant

82.	Janitorial Maintenance Worker

83.	Joss House Keeper

84.	Labor Custodian

85.	Laboratory Equipment Cleaner

86.	Lamp Replacer

87.	Latrine Cleaner

88.	Lead Janitor

89.	Light Bulb Replacer

90.	Light Fixture Servicer

91.	Maintenance Aide

92.	Maintenance Assistant

93.	Maintenance Worker

94.	Marble Cleaner

95.	Metal Polisher

96.	Multi-Story Window/Building Exterior Cleaner

97.	Odd Jobs Day Worker

98.	Office Cleaner

99.	Office Sweeper

100.	Operational Service Worker (OSW)

101.	Paper Cleaner

102.	Patch Worker

103.	Plant Custodian

104.	Pool Cleaner

105.	Porter

106.	Power Washer

107.	Project Crew Worker

108.	Sanitation Worker

109.	School Custodian

110.	School Janitor

111.	Scrub Woman

112.	Scrubber

113.	Sexton

114.	Station Cleaning Porter

115.	Sweeper

116.	Swimming Pool Servicer

117.	Tobacco Sweeper

118.	Utility Person

119.	Utility Porter

120.	Utility Worker

121.	Venetian Blind Cleaner

122.	Venetian Blind Cleaner and Repairer

123.	Venetian Blind Washer

124.	Wall Cleaner

125.	Wall Washer

126.	Wallpaper Cleaner

127.	Washer

128.	Washhouse Worker

129.	Window Cleaner

130.	Window Washer

Job Tasks

	Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

	Service, clean, or supply restrooms.

	Gather and empty trash.

	Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

	Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

	Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.

	Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

	Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.

	Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

	Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.

	Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

	Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.

	Steam clean or shampoo carpets.

	Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.

	Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.

	Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.

	Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.

	Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.

	Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.

	Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.

	Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

	Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.

	Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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 of materials.


		apply cleaning solvents

		paint walls or other structural surfaces

		move or fit heavy objects

		clean rooms or work areas

		clean or wax floors

		arrange decorations or furniture for banquets or social functions

		maintain physical building or grounds of property

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.


		use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products

		mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications

		remove stains from fabric or carpet

		use building materials for routine building maintenance

		use portable hand spray equipment

		sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		operate cleaning equipment

		control HVAC equipment

		use hand or power tools

		use power mower

		tend boilers or related equipment

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use basic plumbing techniques

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.


		clean equipment or machinery

		make minor repairs to mechanical equipment

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.


		drive automobile, van, or light truck

		operate forklift

		operate tractor with accessories or attachments

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Building Cleaning Workers
	Building cleaning workers keep office buildings, hospitals, stores, apartment houses, hotels, and residences clean, sanitary, and in good condition. Some do only cleaning, while others have a wide range of duties.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Building Cleaning Workers
	Because office buildings generally are cleaned while they are empty, many cleaning workers work evening hours. Some, however, such as school and hospital custodians, work in the daytime. When there is a need for 24-hour maintenance, janitors may be assigned to shifts. Many full-time building cleaners worked about 40 hours a week in 2008, but a substantial number worked part time. Part-time cleaners usually work in the evenings and on weekends.

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