How to hire a sweeper

How to hire a sweeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sweeper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sweeper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sweeper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sweeper job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sweeper for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sweeper to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sweeper that fits the bill.

   This list presents sweeper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Sweeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Sweeper	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$12-18
   Custodian	A custodian, also referred to as janitor, is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and helping protect all facilities. Custodians make sure everything is clean, neat, in order, and free from clutter and safe... Show more	$11-18
   Floor Technician	A floor technician's role is to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of various areas within an establishment. Their responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, conducting minimal repairs and inventory checks, arranging furniture and fixtures, organizing supplies, and keeping floors free from obstructions... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Sweepers
   • Safety Procedures
   • Clean Windows
   • Class Rooms
   • Clean Restrooms
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Clean Classrooms
   • ZIP Codes
   • Blowers
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Leaf Blower
   • Building Floors
   • Clean Environment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and uphold park cleanliness by monitoring patron behavior and being responsible for cleaning up spills from humans or animals
   • Help teachers as well as other sweepers when problems arise.
   • Work also for different contractors for asphalt grindings and cleanup.
   • Operate cleaning equipment like scrubbers, buffers, and carpet cleaners.
   • Use of blowers to blow off sidewalks, curb lines and dumpsterareas.
   • Clean Cron husks around people and checking if drains are clear from plugging

   More sweeper duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sweeper job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sweeper salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sweepers' average salary in louisiana is 58% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sweepers earn 36% less than senior-level sweepers.
   • Certifications. A sweeper with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sweeper's salary.

   Average sweeper salary

   $15.25hourly

   $31,710 yearly

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   Entry-level sweeper salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average sweeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$45,167	$22
   2	Massachusetts	$39,563	$19
   3	Minnesota	$38,671	$19
   4	New York	$35,879	$17
   5	Arizona	$32,958	$16
   6	Pennsylvania	$32,636	$16
   7	Michigan	$30,961	$15
   8	Illinois	$30,395	$15
   9	Colorado	$29,424	$14
   10	Oklahoma	$25,263	$12
   11	Texas	$25,005	$12
   12	Missouri	$24,667	$12
   13	Florida	$24,610	$12
   14	Georgia	$21,586	$10

   Average sweeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bunge	$40,405	$19.43
   2	Hensley Beverage Co	$36,400	$17.50
   3	American Crystal Sugar	$36,232	$17.42	1
   4	Athens Services	$33,964	$16.33	1
   5	Parker Global Strategies	$32,993	$15.86	1
   6	Cogent Communications	$31,444	$15.12
   7	Denver Public Schools	$31,341	$15.07	1
   8	Resource One Credit Union	$31,197	$15.00
   9	Synectic Solutions	$31,170	$14.99
   10	ABM Industries	$31,121	$14.96	79
   11	IH Services	$31,061	$14.93
   12	ResourceOne	$30,524	$14.68
   13	Ace Hardware	$30,012	$14.43	1
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$29,913	$14.38
   15	Chautauqua Institution	$28,765	$13.83
   16	Conduent	$28,631	$13.76
   17	Moore	$26,846	$12.91
   18	Bullitt County Public Schools	$26,162	$12.58	8

4. Writing a sweeper job description

   A sweeper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sweeper job description:

   Sweeper job description example

   Keep our communities fed.
   
   Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices - every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors and communities. As a Sweeper, you will use an electric ride on pallet jack to move pallets around the warehouse. You will ensure there is flow of pallets from the staging area to the correct doors, and ensure load quality.
   
   Job Description
   Text “CS” to 32543 to learn more about how you can become a part of our legacy.
   
   Earn $17 per hour plus shift differential Shift - Fulltime 1st shift Location - 4875 N Susquehanna Trail
   
   You will contribute by:
   Operate an electric riding pallet jack.Assist in unloading cross dock trailers.Ensure the flow of pallets from the staging area to their appropriate doors is being accomplished.Load, unload, and move materials onto trucks for shipment out of warehouse facility.Monitor pallet construction and ensure load quality.Prioritize work within your assigned zone.Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
   
   What's a great way to stay in shape?
   Continually Standing, bending, pulling, lifting, pivoting up to 90% of shift Walking on various surfaces including concrete, tile, carpet, etc. Frequently lifting of product weighing between 1 - 60 lbs. or more Frequent lifting of product ranging from floor to overhead Possibility of working on multiple levels of varying height Safe handling of sharp objects including box cutting tools
   
   We offer:
   Paid training provided Weekly PayBenefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k) PTO and Holiday Pay offered In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes Career Progression OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Health & Wellness program Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs Employee Assistance Program
   
   Your work environment may include:
   Grocery (Dry Goods) - about 50°- 90°
   
   Every person matters.
   We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
   
   C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
   
   The Fine Print
   This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
   
   Hiring immediately, to apply text “CS” to 32543 OR visit careers.cswg.com
   
   Qualifications
   Attendance, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values
   
   Shift
   1st Shift (United States of America)
   
   Company
   ES3, LLC
   
   About Our Company
   ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology.Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC. ES3, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right sweeper for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with sweepers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit sweepers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sweeper job on Zippia to find and recruit sweeper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting sweepers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sweeper

   Once you've found the sweeper candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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