Custodial aide vs cleaning crew member

The differences between custodial aides and cleaning crew members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a custodial aide has an average salary of $31,208, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a custodial aide include general cleanup, building floors and squeegees. The most important skills for a cleaning crew member are cleanliness, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Custodial aide vs cleaning crew member overview

	Custodial Aide	Cleaning Crew Member
Yearly salary	$31,208	$28,141
Hourly rate	$15.00	$13.53
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	48,430	150,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Custodial aide vs cleaning crew member salary

Custodial aides and cleaning crew members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Custodial Aide	Cleaning Crew Member
Average salary	$31,208	$28,141
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Las Vegas, NV
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between custodial aide and cleaning crew member education

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

	Custodial Aide	Cleaning Crew Member
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Custodial aide vs cleaning crew member demographics

Here are the differences between custodial aides' and cleaning crew members' demographics:

	Custodial Aide	Cleaning Crew Member
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 60.8% Female, 39.2%	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between custodial aide and cleaning crew member duties and responsibilities

Custodial aide example responsibilities.

Perform and manage routine building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC repair and maintenance.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or othercleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Use auto scrubbers and high speed burnisher.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges or squeeze.
Used a snow blower, shovels and salt to remove snow from and maintain safety of grounds area.
Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.

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.

Custodial aide vs cleaning crew member skills

Common custodial aide skills

General Cleanup, 22%
Building Floors, 18%
Squeegees, 13%
Sponges, 11%
Routine Maintenance, 8%
Aquatics, 7%

Common cleaning crew member skills

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

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