Pool cleaner vs cleaning crew member

The differences between pool cleaners and cleaning crew members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pool cleaner has an average salary of $32,180, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a pool cleaner include swimming pools, customer service and water chemistry. The most important skills for a cleaning crew member are cleanliness, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Pool cleaner vs cleaning crew member overview

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Yearly salary	$32,180	$28,141
Hourly rate	$15.47	$13.53
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	150,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Pool cleaner vs cleaning crew member salary

Pool cleaners and cleaning crew members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average salary	$32,180	$28,141
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Woburn, MA	Las Vegas, NV
Highest paying state	California	Nevada
Best paying company	University of Northern Colorado	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Manufacturing

Differences between pool cleaner and cleaning crew member education

There are a few differences between a pool cleaner and a cleaning crew member in terms of educational background:

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pool cleaner vs cleaning crew member demographics

Here are the differences between pool cleaners' and cleaning crew members' demographics:

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pool cleaner and cleaning crew member duties and responsibilities

Pool cleaner example responsibilities.

Manage storefront, run inventory, record new accounts, perform sales, reception, and register duties.
Replace pool liners, pvc pipe, and pumps.
Check, repair, and replace skimmers, gas pipes, and heaters as needed
Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
Filter cleaning, pool repair, changing light, painting, plaster, check chemicals in water, caulking coping

Cleaning crew member example responsibilities.

Used power hoses, power sprayers and squeegees.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of basement stock area.
Maintain kitchen equipment, assuring cleanliness and safe operation.
Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.
Keep storage areas well stock, clean and tidy, wash windows, disinfect equipment, and wash dishes.

Pool cleaner vs cleaning crew member skills

Common pool cleaner skills

Swimming Pools, 20%
Customer Service, 16%
Water Chemistry, 16%
Pool Equipment, 15%
Sponges, 14%
Routine Maintenance, 6%

Common cleaning crew member skills

Cleanliness, 30%
Window Sills, 12%
Bathroom Fixtures, 8%
Office Buildings, 6%
Public Restrooms, 5%
Squeegees, 5%

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