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Working As A Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Outdoors/walking/standing

  • $28,000

    Average Salary

What Does A Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance Do

Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.

Duties

Janitors and building cleaners typically do the following:

  • Gather and empty trash
  • Sweep, mop, or vacuum building floors
  • Clean restrooms and stock them with supplies
  • Lock doors to secure buildings
  • Clean spills and other hazards with appropriate equipment
  • Wash windows, walls, and glass
  • Order cleaning supplies
  • Make minor building repairs
  • Notify managers when a building needs major repairs

Janitors and building cleaners keep office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail stores, hotels, and other places clean, sanitary, and in good condition. Some only clean, while others have a wide range of duties.

In addition to keeping the inside of buildings clean and orderly, some janitors and building cleaners work outdoors, mowing lawns, sweeping walkways, and removing snow. Some workers also monitor the building’s heating and cooling system, ensuring that it functions properly.

Janitors and building cleaners use many tools and equipment. Simple cleaning tools may include mops, brooms, rakes, and shovels. Other tools may include snowblowers, floor buffers, and carpet extraction equipment.

Some janitors are responsible for repairing minor electrical or plumbing problems, such as leaky faucets.

The following are examples of types of janitors and building cleaners:

Building superintendents are responsible for maintaining residential buildings, such as apartments and condominiums. Although their duties are similar to those of other janitors, some building superintendents also help collect rent and show vacancies to potential tenants.

Custodians are janitors or cleaning workers who typically maintain institutional facilities, such as public schools and hospitals.

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How To Become A Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance

Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job. Formal education is not required.

Education

Janitors and building cleaners do not need any formal educational credential. However, high school courses in shop can be helpful for jobs involving repair work.

Training

Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job. Beginners typically work with a more experienced janitor, learning how to use and maintain equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, and other tools. On the job, they also learn how to repair minor electrical and plumbing problems.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Although not required, certification is available through the Building Service Contractors Association International, the International Executive Housekeepers Association, and ISSA—The International Sanitary Supply Association. Certification can demonstrate competence and may make applicants more appealing to employers.

Important Qualities

Interpersonal skills. Janitors and building cleaners should get along well with their supervisors, other cleaners, and the people who live or work in the buildings they clean.

Mechanical skills. Janitors and building cleaners should understand general building operations. They should be able to make routine repairs, such as repairing leaky faucets. 

Physical stamina. Janitors and building cleaners spend most of their workday on their feet, operating cleaning equipment and lifting and moving supplies or tools. As a result, they should have good physical stamina.

Physical strength. Janitors and building cleaners often must lift and move cleaning materials and heavy equipment. Cases of liquid cleaner and trash receptacles, for example, can be very heavy, so workers should be strong enough to lift them without injuring their back.

Time-management skills. Janitors and building cleaners should be able to plan and complete tasks in a timely manner.

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Average Length of Employment
Building Maintenance Custodian 4.0 years
Building Custodian 3.7 years
Building Service Worker 3.3 years
Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance 3.0 years
Custodian 2.9 years
Custodian Worker 2.8 years
Janitor/Housekeeper 2.5 years
Building Cleaner 2.3 years
Janitor 2.0 years
Custodian/Substitute Custodian 1.7 years
Top Careers Before Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance
Janitor 14.9%
Cashier 10.4%
Custodian 9.0%
Security Guard 9.0%
Cleaner 4.5%
Cleaning And Maintenance Worker 4.5%
Forklift Driver 4.5%
Painter 4.5%
Delivery Driver 4.5%
Disc Jockey 4.5%
Rooming House Keeper 3.0%
Material Handler 3.0%
Courtesy Clerk 3.0%
Machine Operator 3.0%
Cook 3.0%
Supervisor 3.0%
Warehouse Supervisor 3.0%
Environmental Services Supervisor 3.0%
Specialist 3.0%
Stock Clerk 3.0%
Top Careers After Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance
Janitor 14.1%
Cleaner 12.7%
Custodian 8.5%
Overnight Stocker 7.0%
Security Guard 4.2%
Lumber Yard Worker 4.2%
Material Handler 4.2%
Body Shop Technician 4.2%
Diesel Mechanic 4.2%
Sales Associate 4.2%
Automotive Technician 4.2%
Carpenter 4.2%
Auto Mechanic 4.2%
Cook/Server 2.8%
Sales Consultant 2.8%
Home Health Aid 2.8%
Maintenance Worker 2.8%
Stocker 2.8%
Car Detailer 2.8%
Server Assistant 2.8%

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Top Skills for A Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance

  1. Carpet Maintenance
  2. Building Floors
  3. Building Maintenance
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
  • Provided general building maintenance, janitorial services
  • General Cleaning, maintenance, ground clean up, snow removal
  • Wipe tables, vacuum, mop, and clean bathrooms every night before closing.
  • Observe appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; report needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring vendor services.

Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance Demographics

Gender

Male

77.3%

Unknown

12.7%

Female

10.0%
Ethnicity

White

63.1%

Hispanic or Latino

15.7%

Black or African American

9.6%

Asian

6.5%

Unknown

5.2%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

44.4%

Polish

22.2%

German

11.1%

Arabic

11.1%

French

11.1%
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Building Superintendent, Custodian, Janitor, Maintenance Education

Schools

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

5.0%

Saint Louis Community College

5.0%

Clinton Technical School

5.0%

New York University

5.0%

Kansas State University

5.0%

Heartland Community College

5.0%

Walla Walla Community College

5.0%

More Tech Institute

5.0%

Roosevelt University

5.0%

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

5.0%

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

5.0%

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

5.0%

Macomb Community College

5.0%

Normandale Community College

5.0%

Davenport University

5.0%

State University of New York College of Technology at Canton

5.0%

Wayne State University

5.0%

Clark College

5.0%

ITT Technical Institute-Richardson

5.0%

Ventura College

5.0%
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Majors

Business

17.6%

General Studies

11.8%

Precision Metal Working

5.9%

Information Technology

5.9%

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

5.9%

Criminal Justice

5.9%

Property Management

5.9%

Education

5.9%

Entertainment Business

2.9%

General Education, Specific Areas

2.9%

English

2.9%

Health Education

2.9%

Electrical Engineering Technology

2.9%

Culinary Arts

2.9%

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

2.9%

Computer Science

2.9%

Mechatronics And Robotics

2.9%

Human Resources Management

2.9%

Engineering Science

2.9%

Health And Wellness

2.9%
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Degrees

Other

54.5%

Certificate

13.6%

Associate

13.6%

Bachelors

11.4%

Diploma

6.8%
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