Cleaning crew member vs custodian worker

The differences between cleaning crew members and custodian workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a custodian worker has an average salary of $28,309, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a cleaning crew member include cleanliness, window sills and bathroom fixtures. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Cleaning crew member vs custodian worker overview

	Cleaning Crew Member	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$28,141	$28,309
Hourly rate	$13.53	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	150,587	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Cleaning crew member vs custodian worker salary

Cleaning crew members and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cleaning Crew Member	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$28,141	$28,309
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $36,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Las Vegas, NV	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	Nevada	New York
Best paying company	Valley Brook Country Club	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Hospitality

Differences between cleaning crew member and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a cleaning crew member and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Cleaning Crew Member	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cleaning crew member vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between cleaning crew members' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Cleaning Crew Member	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cleaning crew member and custodian worker duties and responsibilities

Cleaning crew member example responsibilities.

Used power hoses, power sprayers and squeegees.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of basement stock area.
Maintain kitchen equipment, assuring cleanliness and safe operation.
Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.
Keep storage areas well stock, clean and tidy, wash windows, disinfect equipment, and wash dishes.

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Cleaning crew member vs custodian worker skills

Common cleaning crew member skills

Cleanliness, 30%
Window Sills, 12%
Bathroom Fixtures, 8%
Office Buildings, 6%
Public Restrooms, 5%
Squeegees, 5%

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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