Janitor resume examples for 2025

Janitor resume format and sections

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   1. Add contact information to your janitor resume

   Your name should be the biggest text on the page and be at or near the top of the document. Your address doesn't need to include your street name or house number - listing your city and state works just fine. Your email address should be professional, but not your current work email address. It's not a good look to use your work email for personal projects (job-searching). Your social media can be included if you have a fully-fledged LinkedIn page or another social media page that showcases your relevant skill set.

   Janitor Resume Contact Information Example #1

   Jane Moore

   Montgomery, AL 36043| 333-111-2222 | jane.moore@email.com

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   2. Add relevant education to your janitor resume

   Your resume's education section should include:

   • The name of your school
   • The date you graduated (Month, Year or Year are both appropriate)
   • The name of your degree

   If you graduated more than 15 years ago, you should consider dropping your graduation date to avoid age discrimination.

   Optional subsections for your education section include:

   • Academic awards (Dean's List, Latin honors, etc. )
   • GPA (if you're a recent graduate and your GPA was 3.5+)
   • Extra certifications
   • Academic projects (thesis, dissertation, etc. )

   Other tips to consider when writing your education section include:

   • If you're a recent graduate, you might opt to place your education section above your experience section
   • The more work experience you get, the shorter your education section should be
   • List your education in reverse chronological order, with your most recent and high-ranking degrees first
   • If you haven't graduated yet, you can include "Expected graduation date" to the entry for that school

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   Majors

   Business

   18.3%

   General Studies

   18.0%

   Criminal Justice

   7.4%

   Medical Assisting Services

   4.8%

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   Janitor Resume Relevant Education Example #1

   High School Diploma 2014 - 2016

   Janitor Resume Relevant Education Example #2

   High School Diploma 2015 - 2017

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   3. Next, create a janitor skills section on your resume

   Your resume's skills section should include the most important keywords from the job description, as long as you actually have those skills. If you haven't started your job search yet, you can look over resumes to get an idea of what skills are the most important.

   Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing your resume's skills section:

   • Include 6-12 skills, in bullet point form
   • List mostly hard skills; soft skills are hard to test
   • Emphasize the skills that are most important for the job

   Hard skills are generally more important to hiring managers because they relate to on-the-job knowledge and specific experience with a certain technology or process.

   Soft skills are also valuable, as they're highly transferable and make you a great person to work alongside, but they're impossible to prove on a resume.

   Example of skills to include on an janitor resume

   • Building Floors Skills.
      

     A Building floor is the lower horizontal surface of each room in a building, including the finishes that will be placed as part of a permanent structure. Also, the levels of a building are often referred to as floors, although a more appropriate term is a storey. Building floors generally consist of underlayment for support and flooring covering that is used to provide a good walking surface.

   • Window Sills Skills.
      

     A window sill is the flat, shelf-like part of the window trim and is found at the window's base. Window sills serve a range of functionalities and purposes - from structural integrity and water protection to improved energy efficiency and decorative space.

   • Customer Service Skills.
      

     Customer service is the process of offering assistance to all the current and potential customers -- answering questions, fixing problems, and providing excellent service. The main goal of customer service is to build a strong relationship with the customers so that they keep coming back for more business.

   • Bathroom Fixtures Skills.
      

     Bathroom fixtures are permanent components of a bathroom that are wired in or fixed into certain locations of the bathroom. They are not easily removed and must require a renovation process to fix or remove them. Bathroom fixtures include toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and taps which are all basic components of any bathroom that necessitate the use of bathroom accessories.

   • Mop Floors Skills.
      

     Mор thе floor mеаnѕ to use a wet mop to clean the floor.

   • Clean Windows Skills.
      

     Clean windows refers to the act of washing a building's windows. Many businesses pay for their windows to be cleaned in order to look more professional and inviting. This profession is especially common in urban areas as the city attracts a number of large and small business owners and the city's pollution causes more dirt and dust to accumulate on windows.

   Top Skills for a Janitor

   Building Floors, 11.7%
   Cleanliness, 11.6%
   Patients, 9.2%
   Window Sills, 6.4%
   Other Skills, 61.1%
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   4. List your janitor experience

   The most important part of any resume for a janitor is the experience section. Recruiters and hiring managers expect to see your experience listed in reverse chronological order, meaning that you should begin with your most recent experience and then work backwards.

   Don't just list your job duties below each job entry. Instead, make sure most of your bullet points discuss impressive achievements from your past positions. Whenever you can, use numbers to contextualize your accomplishments for the hiring manager reading your resume.

   It's okay if you can't include exact percentages or dollar figures. There's a big difference even between saying "Managed a team of janitors" and "Managed a team of 6 janitors over a 9-month project. "

   Most importantly, make sure that the experience you include is relevant to the job you're applying for. Use the job description to ensure that each bullet point on your resume is appropriate and helpful.

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   Work History Example # 1

   Janitor

   Clean Power

   • Maintained restroom cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, sanitizing and stocking toilet paper and paper towels.
   • Followed proper procedures in communication with other local business offices.
   • Cleaned Charter Communications 4 story office building nightly.Monday-Friday from 7pm until 12am.
   • Educated to meet and exceed OSHA and ISDH (Indiana State Department of Health) standards.
   • Stocked kitchen items to include food items and dining hall items.

   Work History Example # 2

   Janitor

   ABM Industries

   • Worked at Nation Wide Insurance offices under ABM Company.
   • Trained OSHA's Hazard Communication standard (HCS).
   • Sanitized facility bathrooms and gym areas using standard and advanced cleaning techniques.
   • Mopped and vacuumed carpets of offices and dining areas.
   • Refinished hardwood floors Cleaned carpets Stripped and waxed floors Detailed cars

   Work History Example # 3

   Packager

   Amazon

   • Worked with RFID scanner while lifting/handling boxes.
   • Opened and closed bakery as needed.
   • Performed quality assurance checks of products Packaged products to be shipped
   • Designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to manage ordering logistics and back stock supplies.
   • Worked on converting the applications which were packaged using old SMS or WinInstall software to MSI format using Wise Package Studio.

   Work History Example # 4

   School Janitor

   IBM

   • Led a team of 6-8 employees in a secured facility.
   • Utilized commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the janitorial field.
   • Monitored building security and safety.
   • Serviced, cleaned, and supplied restrooms.
   • Focused on the division of labor and communication to complete each task.

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   5. Highlight janitor certifications on your resume

   Specific janitor certifications can be a powerful tool to show employers you've developed the appropriate skills.

   If you have any of these certifications, make sure to put them on your janitor resume:

   1. EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
   2. Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)
   3. Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)
   4. Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019)
   5. Computer Service Technician (CST)
   6. Microsoft Office 365
   7. Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification (MOS)
   8. Master Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician
   9. Certified Auto Glass Technician (AGT)
   10. Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT)

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   6. Finally, add an janitor resume summary or objective statement

   A resume summary statement consists of 1-3 sentences at the top of your janitor resume that quickly summarizes who you are and what you have to offer. The summary statement should include your job title, years of experience (if it's 3+), and an impressive accomplishment, if you have space for it.

   Remember to emphasize skills and experiences that feature in the job description.

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