Pool cleaner vs sanitation worker

The differences between pool cleaners and sanitation workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sanitation worker has an average salary of $33,159, which is higher than the $32,180 average annual salary of a pool cleaner.

The top three skills for a pool cleaner include swimming pools, customer service and water chemistry. The most important skills for a sanitation worker are cleanliness, pallet jack, and food safety.

Pool cleaner vs sanitation worker overview

	Pool Cleaner	Sanitation Worker
Yearly salary	$32,180	$33,159
Hourly rate	$15.47	$15.94
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	27,943
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Pool cleaner vs sanitation worker salary

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

	Pool Cleaner	Sanitation Worker
Average salary	$32,180	$33,159
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Woburn, MA	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	University of Northern Colorado	Michigan State University
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Government

Differences between pool cleaner and sanitation worker education

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

	Pool Cleaner	Sanitation Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pool cleaner vs sanitation worker demographics

Here are the differences between pool cleaners' and sanitation workers' demographics:

	Pool Cleaner	Sanitation Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 4.9% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pool cleaner and sanitation worker 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

Sanitation worker example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Use power equipment such as floor sweepers, vacuums, scrubbers, mops, power washers.
Maintain cleanliness of entire facility according to OSHA and FDA regulations
Drive heavy equipment with CDL'S.
Train on (loto) lockout tag out
Landscape work including edging, mulching and mowing.

Pool cleaner vs sanitation worker skills

Common pool cleaner skills

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

Common sanitation worker skills

Cleanliness, 14%
Pallet Jack, 13%
Food Safety, 11%
Safety Standards, 9%
Production Equipment, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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