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Become A Cleaning Team Member

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Working As A Cleaning Team Member

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

  • Outdoors/walking/standing

  • $19,601

    Average Salary

What Does A Cleaning Team Member 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 Cleaning Team Member

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
Cleaning Maid 2.1 years
Cleaning Labour 2.1 years
Professional Cleaner 2.0 years
Cleaning And Maintenance Worker 1.8 years
Dry Cleaning Attendant 1.8 years
Cleaning Crew Member 1.4 years
Cleaning Team Member 1.0 years
Top Employers Before
Cashier 15.2%
Customer Service Representative 12.0%
Sales Associate 8.2%
Crew Member 7.1%
Volunteer 4.9%
Teller 4.9%
Internship 4.9%
Housekeeper 4.9%
Janitor 4.3%
Cleaner 3.8%
Associate 3.8%
Security Guard 3.3%
Server 3.3%
Assistant 3.3%
Team Leader 2.7%
Warehouse Worker 2.7%
Supervisor 2.7%
Manufacturing Team Member 2.7%
Waitress 2.7%
Package Handler 2.7%
Top Employers After
Customer Service Representative 11.9%
Cashier 11.9%
Sales Associate 11.3%
Volunteer 5.6%
Cleaner 5.1%
Housekeeper 5.1%
Server 4.5%
Security Officer 4.5%
Custodian 4.0%
Associate 4.0%
Crew Member 4.0%
Machine Operator 3.4%
Delivery Driver 3.4%
Administrative Assistant 3.4%
Certified Nursing Assistant 3.4%
Sales Associate And Cashier 3.4%
Server And Hostess 2.8%
Receptionist 2.8%
Package Handler 2.8%
Office Assistant 2.8%

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Cleaning Team Member Demographics

Gender

Female

48.9%

Male

48.6%

Unknown

2.5%
Ethnicity

White

63.4%

Hispanic or Latino

15.8%

Black or African American

10.0%

Asian

7.1%

Unknown

3.8%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

72.7%

Russian

18.2%

Korean

9.1%

Cleaning Team Member Education

Schools

Eastern Washington University

9.4%

University of Phoenix

9.4%

Hennepin Technical College

9.4%

Grand Rapids Community College

9.4%

Lansing Community College

6.3%

Western Illinois University

6.3%

Winona State University

6.3%

North Hennepin Community College

6.3%

Dakota County Technical College

3.1%

Institute of Audio Research

3.1%

Willamette University

3.1%

Baton Rouge Community College

3.1%

Rowan University

3.1%

Lewis and Clark Community College

3.1%

College of Lake County

3.1%

Santa Fe Community College

3.1%

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

3.1%

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

3.1%

Salem State University

3.1%

College of DuPage

3.1%
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Majors

Business

16.1%

General Studies

10.8%

Criminal Justice

10.8%

Psychology

5.4%

Medical Assisting Services

5.4%

Graphic Design

5.4%

Education

5.4%

Kinesiology

4.3%

Nursing

4.3%

Liberal Arts

4.3%

Pharmacy

3.2%

Animation

3.2%

Computer Science

3.2%

English

3.2%

Automotive Technology

3.2%

Accounting

3.2%

Mechanical Engineering

2.2%

Electrical Engineering Technology

2.2%

Culinary Arts

2.2%

Social Sciences

2.2%
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Degrees

Other

37.1%

Bachelors

27.1%

Associate

21.2%

Certificate

7.1%

Diploma

4.1%

Masters

1.8%

Doctorate

1.2%

License

0.6%
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Top Skills for A Cleaning Team Member

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  1. Bathroom Fixtures
  2. Customer Service
  3. Building Floors
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Clean bathrooms, bathroom fixtures, mop floors, clean kitchens, dusting, polishing and other cleaning-related activities.
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming.
  • Restocked gym merchandise and organized displays when necessary.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.

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