Duct cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between duct cleaners and custodian workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a duct cleaner has an average salary of $31,620, which is higher than the $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a duct cleaner include duct systems, HVAC and air ducts. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Duct cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Duct Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$31,620	$28,309
Hourly rate	$15.20	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	35,485	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Duct cleaner vs custodian worker salary

Duct cleaners and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Duct Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$31,620	$28,309
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between duct cleaner and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a duct cleaner and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Duct Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Heating And Air Conditioning	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duct cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between duct cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Duct Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 4.9% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between duct cleaner and custodian worker duties and responsibilities

Duct cleaner example responsibilities.

Clean HVAC systems and duct work in residential homes as well as commercial buildings.
Work within the guidelines set forth by Amtrak, OSHA, and the environmental management system.
Maintain cleanliness of Amtrak's passenger trains.
Use blue signal protection and knowledge of FRA to work safely.
Assist techs with maintenance of equipment used in daily production of Nissan products.
Clean ducts and HVAC systems, as well as carpet and post construction clean up.

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Duct cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common duct cleaner skills

Duct Systems, 32%
HVAC, 28%
Air Ducts, 21%
Customer Service, 11%
Commercial Buildings, 3%
Residential Homes, 2%

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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