Janitorial assistant vs custodian worker

Differences between janitorial assistant and custodian worker 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 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.