Janitor and Cleaner
Other Titles
Building Custodian, Building Service Worker, Building Services Technician, Cleaner, Custodial Worker, Custodian, Floor Tech (Floor Technician), Heavy Duty Custodian, Institutional Custodian, Janitor
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.
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Gather and empty trash.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
Remove mud from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas.
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.
Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
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.
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.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Remove snow.
Clean facilities or sites.
Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
Clean building walls or flooring.
Prepare chemicals for work application.
Dispose of trash or waste materials.
Clean equipment or supplies.
Clean furniture or fixtures.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Remove debris from work sites.
Trim trees or other vegetation.
Move furniture.
Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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.
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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.
Customer and Personal Service→ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches→ Adjustable hand wrenches
Air compressors
Brooms→ Push brooms
Carpet cleaning equipment→ Carpet shampooers
Claw hammer→ Claw hammers
Desktop computers
Dollies→ Equipment dollies
Dust mops→ Dry mops
Ear plugs→ Protective ear plugs
Floor polishers→ Floor buffers; Floor waxers
Floor scrapers→ Floor strippers
Floor scrubbers→ Power floor scrubbers
Forklifts
Hand sprayers→ Insecticide sprayers
Hand trucks or accessories→ Hand trucks
Hedge clippers→ Hedge trimmers
Ladders→ Extension ladders; Step ladders
Lawnmowers→ Power mowers
Manlift or personnel lift→ Aerial manlifts
Personal computers
Power drills→ Cordless drills
Power grinders
Power saws
Precision file→ Precision files
Pressure or steam cleaners→ Steam cleaning equipment
Protective gloves→ Safety gloves
Ratchets→ Ratchet wrenches
Safety glasses
Scaffolding→ Portable scaffolding
Scissor lift or lift table→ Scissor lifts
Screwdrivers→ Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers
Shovels→ Snow shovels
Snow blowers
Snowplow attachments→ Snowplows
Squeegees or washers→ Window squeegees
Vacuum cleaners→ Industrial vacuums; Ride-on industrial vacuum cleaners
Wet mops
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.