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Working As A Day Porter

  • 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 Day Porter 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 Day Porter

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
Custodian 2.6 years
Custodian Worker 2.5 years
Office Cleaner 2.4 years
Cleaning Porter 2.2 years
Casino Porter 2.2 years
Utility Porter 2.1 years
Janitor/Housekeeper 2.1 years
Day Porter 2.0 years
Cleaner 2.0 years
Janitor 1.9 years
Cleaning And Maintenance Worker 1.8 years
Porter 1.7 years
Custodian/Substitute Custodian 1.7 years
General Cleaner 1.6 years
Cleaning Crew Member 1.4 years
Top Employers Before
Cashier 14.8%
Housekeeper 9.2%
Janitor 8.1%
Sales Associate 7.3%
Custodian 7.1%
Customer Service Representative 7.0%
Cleaner 5.8%
Assistant Manager 4.6%
Supervisor 3.9%
Porter 3.9%
Office Assistant 3.7%
Crew Member 3.6%
Teller 3.4%
Security Guard 3.1%
Cook 3.0%
Warehouse Worker 2.5%
Security Officer 2.5%
Machine Operator 2.2%
Receptionist 2.2%
Manager 2.2%
Top Employers After
Cleaner 11.6%
Cashier 9.5%
Housekeeper 9.2%
Janitor 8.9%
Customer Service Representative 7.1%
Custodian 6.8%
Sales Associate 6.1%
Delivery Driver 4.5%
Warehouse Worker 4.2%
Warehouse Associate 3.9%
Supervisor 3.7%
Floor Technician 3.7%
Security Officer 3.4%
Technician 2.6%
Assistant Manager 2.6%
Driver 2.6%
Machine Operator 2.4%
Cook 2.4%
Assembler 2.4%
Material Handler 2.4%

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Day Porter Demographics

Gender

Male

51.0%

Female

47.3%

Unknown

1.7%
Ethnicity

White

55.4%

Hispanic or Latino

26.0%

Black or African American

9.5%

Asian

5.7%

Unknown

3.3%
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

84.3%

French

4.3%

Portuguese

2.9%

Polish

2.9%

German

1.4%

Japanese

1.4%

Hmong

1.4%

Korean

1.4%
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Day Porter Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

12.1%

University of Missouri - Saint Louis

9.1%

Santa Ana College

9.1%

Central Piedmont Community College

6.1%

Bryant and Stratton College

6.1%

Henry Ford College

6.1%

Interactive College of Technology

4.5%

Wayne State University

4.5%

Capella University

4.5%

Southwest Tennessee Community College

4.5%

Oakland Community College

4.5%

Tallahassee Community College

4.5%

College of Lake County

3.0%

TESST College of Technology - Alexandria

3.0%

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

3.0%

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

3.0%

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

3.0%

East Los Angeles College

3.0%

Southwestern College

3.0%

San Diego State University

3.0%
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Majors

Business

21.2%

General Studies

10.1%

Accounting

7.4%

Criminal Justice

6.5%

Medical Assisting Services

6.0%

Nursing

4.6%

Education

4.6%

Culinary Arts

4.1%

Graphic Design

4.1%

Health Care Administration

3.7%

Pharmacy

3.2%

Communication

3.2%

Computer Science

2.8%

Electrical Engineering

2.8%

Management

2.8%

Computer Networking

2.8%

Information Technology

2.8%

Human Services

2.8%

Cosmetology

2.3%

Automotive Technology

2.3%
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Degrees

Other

47.7%

Associate

18.2%

Bachelors

16.2%

Certificate

10.8%

Diploma

4.2%

Masters

2.2%

License

0.5%

Doctorate

0.2%
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Top Skills for A Day Porter

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  1. Bathroom Items
  2. Trash Cans
  3. Office Building
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
  • Empty trash cans in tenant areas and per- form other duties when necessary.
  • Entrusted by Supervisor to accomplish a variety of responsibilities in assigned office buildings.
  • Sweep and mop floors using required chemicals.
  • Acted as a contractor for janitorial service at an automotive dealership

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