Pool cleaner vs custodian

The differences between pool cleaners and custodians 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 $30,176 average annual salary of a custodian.

The top three skills for a pool cleaner include swimming pools, customer service and water chemistry. The most important skills for a custodian are cleanliness, work ethic, and customer service.

Pool cleaner vs custodian overview

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian
Yearly salary	$32,180	$30,176
Hourly rate	$15.47	$14.51
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	47,364
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Pool cleaner vs custodian salary

Pool cleaners and custodians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian
Average salary	$32,180	$30,176
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $23,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Woburn, MA	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	California	Massachusetts
Best paying company	University of Northern Colorado	Los Alamos National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Education

Differences between pool cleaner and custodian education

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

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pool cleaner vs custodian demographics

Here are the differences between pool cleaners' and custodians' demographics:

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 64.4% Female, 35.6%
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, 10.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 5.0% White, 55.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pool cleaner and custodian 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

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).

Pool cleaner vs custodian skills

Common pool cleaner skills

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

Common custodian skills

Cleanliness, 13%
Work Ethic, 8%
Customer Service, 6%
Building Floors, 6%
Minor Maintenance, 5%
Ladders, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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