Custody assistant vs cleaning crew member

The differences between custody assistants and cleaning crew members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a custody assistant has an average salary of $32,013, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a custody assistant include wet mops, light fixtures and building floors. The most important skills for a cleaning crew member are cleanliness, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Custody assistant vs cleaning crew member overview

	Custody Assistant	Cleaning Crew Member
Yearly salary	$32,013	$28,141
Hourly rate	$15.39	$13.53
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	8,066	150,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Custody assistant vs cleaning crew member salary

Custody assistants and cleaning crew members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Custody Assistant	Cleaning Crew Member
Average salary	$32,013	$28,141
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Pasadena, CA	Las Vegas, NV
Highest paying state	Alaska	Nevada
Best paying company	University of Massachusetts Boston	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	Government	Manufacturing

Differences between custody assistant and cleaning crew member education

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

	Custody Assistant	Cleaning Crew Member
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Custody assistant vs cleaning crew member demographics

Here are the differences between custody assistants' and cleaning crew members' demographics:

	Custody Assistant	Cleaning Crew Member
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 65.3% Female, 34.7%	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 4.5% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	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 custody assistant and cleaning crew member duties and responsibilities

Custody assistant example responsibilities.

Use of high power equipment including buffers and automatic scrubbers.
Empty and clean urinals and bedpans, and dirty linen hampers.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets and urinals, clean mirrors, tiles and windows.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

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.

Custody assistant vs cleaning crew member skills

Common custody assistant skills

Wet Mops, 19%
Light Fixtures, 17%
Building Floors, 12%
Cleans Rugs, 11%
Public Buildings, 11%
Office Floors, 8%

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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