Janitorial assistant vs custodian

Differences between janitorial assistant and custodian duties and responsibilities

Janitorial assistant example responsibilities.

• Assist with light building repairs, maintain building cleanliness, strip and wax floors, order and manage supplies.
• Operate power equipment such as wet and dry vacuums, buffers, polishers, and auto scrubbers.
• Perform emergencies work requests, schedule and unschedule maintenance program, emergencies and coordinate special projects as directed.
• Create automated daily stats report that reduce inaccuracies and provide management with an important decision-making tool.

Custodian example responsibilities.

• Operate janitorial equipment including: vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, presser washers, leaf blowers, etc.
• Fill in for custodians when they need off, clean schools, mow grass, salt lots.
• Rake leaves, cut and water grass.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, with sponges, or squeegees.
• Strip and wax floors, clean windows, replace burnt-out light bulbs and ballasts.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment (HVAC & ventilation systems).
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