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Working As A Professional Cleaner

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Outdoors/walking/standing

  • $19,601

    Average Salary

What Does A Professional Cleaner Do

Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.

Duties

Janitors and building cleaners typically do the following:

  • Gather and empty trash
  • Sweep, mop, or vacuum building floors
  • Clean restrooms and stock them with supplies
  • Lock doors to secure buildings
  • Clean spills and other hazards with appropriate equipment
  • Wash windows, walls, and glass
  • Order cleaning supplies
  • Make minor building repairs
  • Notify managers when a building needs major repairs

Janitors and building cleaners keep office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail stores, hotels, and other places clean, sanitary, and in good condition. Some only clean, while others have a wide range of duties.

In addition to keeping the inside of buildings clean and orderly, some janitors and building cleaners work outdoors, mowing lawns, sweeping walkways, and removing snow. Some workers also monitor the building’s heating and cooling system, ensuring that it functions properly.

Janitors and building cleaners use many tools and equipment. Simple cleaning tools may include mops, brooms, rakes, and shovels. Other tools may include snowblowers, floor buffers, and carpet extraction equipment.

Some janitors are responsible for repairing minor electrical or plumbing problems, such as leaky faucets.

The following are examples of types of janitors and building cleaners:

Building superintendents are responsible for maintaining residential buildings, such as apartments and condominiums. Although their duties are similar to those of other janitors, some building superintendents also help collect rent and show vacancies to potential tenants.

Custodians are janitors or cleaning workers who typically maintain institutional facilities, such as public schools and hospitals.

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How To Become A Professional Cleaner

Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job. Formal education is not required.

Education

Janitors and building cleaners do not need any formal educational credential. However, high school courses in shop can be helpful for jobs involving repair work.

Training

Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job. Beginners typically work with a more experienced janitor, learning how to use and maintain equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, and other tools. On the job, they also learn how to repair minor electrical and plumbing problems.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Although not required, certification is available through the Building Service Contractors Association International, the International Executive Housekeepers Association, and ISSA—The International Sanitary Supply Association. Certification can demonstrate competence and may make applicants more appealing to employers.

Important Qualities

Interpersonal skills. Janitors and building cleaners should get along well with their supervisors, other cleaners, and the people who live or work in the buildings they clean.

Mechanical skills. Janitors and building cleaners should understand general building operations. They should be able to make routine repairs, such as repairing leaky faucets. 

Physical stamina. Janitors and building cleaners spend most of their workday on their feet, operating cleaning equipment and lifting and moving supplies or tools. As a result, they should have good physical stamina.

Physical strength. Janitors and building cleaners often must lift and move cleaning materials and heavy equipment. Cases of liquid cleaner and trash receptacles, for example, can be very heavy, so workers should be strong enough to lift them without injuring their back.

Time-management skills. Janitors and building cleaners should be able to plan and complete tasks in a timely manner.

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Average Length of Employment
Service Cleaner 2.5 years
House Cleaner 2.4 years
Office Cleaner 2.4 years
Building Cleaner 2.3 years
Window Cleaner 2.2 years
Professional Cleaner 2.0 years
Cleaner 2.0 years
Housekeeping Cleaner 2.0 years
Assistant Cleaner 1.9 years
Room Cleaner 1.8 years
Maid 1.7 years
General Cleaner 1.6 years
Industrial Cleaner 1.6 years
Maid Housekeeper 1.5 years
Top Employers Before
Cashier 19.4%
Sales Associate 10.0%
Customer Service Representative 8.7%
Assistant Manager 6.0%
Home Health Aid 5.5%
Housekeeper 5.3%
Teller 4.2%
Certified Nursing Assistant 4.0%
Crew Member 4.0%
Cleaner 3.9%
Server 3.8%
Administrative Assistant 3.4%
Sales Associate And Cashier 3.2%
Receptionist 3.1%
Waitress 3.0%
Manager 3.0%
Office Assistant 2.7%
Sales Representative 2.5%
Server And Hostess 2.3%
Hostess 2.1%
Top Employers After
Cashier 11.4%
Housekeeper 10.2%
Customer Service Representative 9.3%
Sales Associate 9.1%
Home Health Aid 6.5%
Assistant Manager 5.6%
Cleaner 5.1%
Certified Nursing Assistant 4.9%
Server 4.0%
Janitor 3.7%
Associate 3.7%
Receptionist 3.5%
Office Assistant 3.5%
Office Manager 3.0%
Delivery Driver 2.8%
Machine Operator 2.8%
Warehouse Associate 2.8%
Owner 2.8%
Cook 2.8%
Volunteer 2.6%

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Professional Cleaner Demographics

Gender

Female

74.5%

Male

23.6%

Unknown

1.9%
Ethnicity

White

66.0%

Hispanic or Latino

14.4%

Black or African American

10.1%

Asian

6.1%

Unknown

3.5%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

56.0%

German

16.0%

French

12.0%

Swedish

4.0%

Russian

4.0%

Arabic

4.0%

Thai

4.0%
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Professional Cleaner Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

23.9%

Lansing Community College

5.6%

Monroe Community College

5.6%

University of Maine at Augusta

5.6%

Liberty University

5.6%

Lake Land College

5.6%

Grand Rapids Community College

4.2%

Community College of Philadelphia

4.2%

Ashford University

4.2%

Augusta Technical College

4.2%

Rasmussen College

4.2%

Des Moines Area Community College

4.2%

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

2.8%

State University of New York Broome Community College

2.8%

Art Institute of Colorado

2.8%

Central Piedmont Community College

2.8%

Wayne State University

2.8%

Brigham Young University

2.8%

Regency Beauty Institute

2.8%

Minnesota State University - Mankato

2.8%
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Majors

Business

19.8%

Health Care Administration

9.2%

Criminal Justice

7.7%

Medical Assisting Services

7.7%

General Studies

7.1%

Nursing

6.8%

Cosmetology

4.7%

Psychology

4.7%

Human Services

4.4%

Liberal Arts

4.1%

Accounting

4.1%

Education

3.0%

Culinary Arts

2.7%

Medical Technician

2.4%

Early Childhood Education

2.1%

Nursing Assistants

2.1%

English

2.1%

Computer Science

1.8%

Social Work

1.8%

Management

1.8%
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Degrees

Other

47.9%

Associate

19.9%

Bachelors

17.4%

Certificate

6.4%

Diploma

4.5%

Masters

2.4%

License

1.5%
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Top Skills for A Professional Cleaner

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  1. Building Floors
  2. Clean Windows
  3. Bathroom Items
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
  • Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
  • Sweep and mop floors around the house including the kitchen and the porch.
  • Received contracts offered customer service for a specific schedule, including basic janitorial cleaning to highly detailed tasks for client expectations.

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