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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

  • $24,000

    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
Building Custodian 3.7 years
Building Service Worker 3.3 years
Casino Porter 3.0 years
Custodial Maintenance Worker 3.0 years
Custodial Engineer 3.0 years
Custodian 2.9 years
Custodian Worker 2.8 years
Office Cleaner 2.6 years
Janitor/Housekeeper 2.5 years
Janitorial Maintenance Worker 2.5 years
Cleaning Porter 2.1 years
Cleaner 2.1 years
Day Porter 2.0 years
Cleaning And Maintenance Worker 2.0 years
Janitor 2.0 years
Porter 1.9 years
Janitorial Assistant 1.8 years
General Cleaner 1.8 years
Custodian/Substitute Custodian 1.7 years
Cleaning Crew Member 1.5 years
Top Careers Before Day Porter
Cashier 19.6%
Janitor 8.8%
Customer Service Representative 7.4%
Housekeeper 7.3%
Custodian 7.3%
Sales Associate 6.6%
Cleaner 6.5%
Supervisor 4.1%
Assistant Manager 4.0%
Warehouse Worker 3.3%
Security Officer 3.3%
Porter 3.0%
Crew Member 2.8%
Receptionist 2.7%
Office Assistant 2.4%
Cook 2.4%
Security Guard 2.4%
Machine Operator 2.3%
Server 2.1%
Home Health Aid 1.9%
Top Careers After Day Porter
Cashier 12.2%
Housekeeper 9.3%
Cleaner 9.3%
Janitor 8.4%
Customer Service Representative 7.1%
Custodian 7.0%
Security Officer 6.3%
Sales Associate 4.6%
Warehouse Worker 3.6%
Supervisor 3.6%
Driver 3.5%
Floor Technician 3.4%
Maintenance Technician 3.3%
Porter 3.3%
Delivery Driver 3.2%
Machine Operator 2.7%
Assistant Manager 2.5%
Home Health Aid 2.2%
Warehouse Associate 2.2%
Receptionist 2.1%

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Average Salary For A Day Porter

Average Yearly Salary
$24,000
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$20,000
Min 10%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$24,000
Median 50%
$28,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
Bridge Property Management
Highest Paying City
San Francisco, CA
Highest Paying State
Washington
Avg Experience Level
2.2 years
How much does a Day Porter make at top companies?
The national average salary for a Day Porter in the United States is $24,477 per year or $12 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $20,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $28,000.

The largest raises come from changing jobs.

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Top Skills for A Day Porter

  1. Clean Bathrooms
  2. Mop Floors
  3. Office Buildings
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Sweep and mop gymnasium, clean bathrooms, classrooms and office, mop hallways and empty trash.
  • Clean restrooms, vacuum and mop floors, facility grounds.
  • Entrusted by Supervisor to accomplish a variety of responsibilities in assigned office buildings.
  • Clean up a dentist clinic building sweep, mop, vacuum carpets, and empty trash cans.
  • Performed various inspections of building interior and exterior; perform general janitorial duties.

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Top 10 Best States for Day Porters

  1. Vermont
  2. Maine
  3. Nevada
  4. Montana
  5. Washington
  6. Wyoming
  7. Minnesota
  8. Alaska
  9. South Dakota
  10. Pennsylvania
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Day Porter Demographics

Gender

Male

50.1%

Female

43.5%

Unknown

6.4%
Ethnicity

White

57.0%

Hispanic or Latino

24.7%

Black or African American

10.2%

Asian

4.8%

Unknown

3.2%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

89.2%

French

3.1%

Polish

2.3%

Portuguese

1.5%

German

0.8%

Japanese

0.8%

Braille

0.8%

Hmong

0.8%

Korean

0.8%
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Day Porter Education

Schools

Oakland Community College

7.2%

Grand Canyon University

7.2%

Washtenaw Community College

6.0%

Columbus State Community College

6.0%

Saint Louis Community College

6.0%

Kaplan University

6.0%

American InterContinental University

6.0%

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

4.8%

Central Piedmont Community College

4.8%

Everest Institute

4.8%

Santa Ana College

4.8%

Prince George's Community College

4.8%

Front Range Community College

4.8%

Interactive College of Technology

4.8%

University of Pennsylvania

3.6%

Everest College - Phoenix

3.6%

Heald College - Central Administrative Office

3.6%

Orange Coast College

3.6%

Evergreen Valley College

3.6%

Chemeketa Community College

3.6%
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Majors

Business

19.6%

Medical Assisting Services

9.8%

General Studies

8.5%

Criminal Justice

8.0%

Health Care Administration

7.1%

Nursing

6.9%

Accounting

5.8%

Cosmetology

3.1%

Liberal Arts

3.1%

Pharmacy

2.9%

Graphic Design

2.9%

Culinary Arts

2.7%

Computer Science

2.7%

Electrical Engineering

2.7%

Psychology

2.7%

Heating And Air Conditioning

2.7%

Information Technology

2.4%

Education

2.2%

Finance

2.2%

Automotive Technology

2.0%
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Degrees

High School Diploma

55.1%

Associate

14.6%

Diploma

11.6%

Certificate

9.1%

Bachelors

8.2%

Masters

0.8%

License

0.5%

Doctorate

0.1%
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Updated May 18, 2020