Tank cleaner vs cleaning crew member

The differences between tank cleaners and cleaning crew members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tank cleaner has an average salary of $31,724, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a tank cleaner include squeegees, safety procedures and clean tanks. The most important skills for a cleaning crew member are cleanliness, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Tank cleaner vs cleaning crew member overview

	Tank Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Yearly salary	$31,724	$28,141
Hourly rate	$15.25	$13.53
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	46,027	150,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Tank cleaner vs cleaning crew member salary

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

	Tank Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average salary	$31,724	$28,141
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Las Vegas, NV
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tank cleaner and cleaning crew member education

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

	Tank Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank cleaner vs cleaning crew member demographics

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

	Tank Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 5.3% White, 51.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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 tank cleaner and cleaning crew member duties and responsibilities

Tank cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Remove emulsion and incrustations using shovels, squeegees, brooms, scrapers, hoses, water, and solvents.
Spray coal truck tires to conform to DEP regulations.
Earn certification in CPR and first aid through safety courses.
Used shovels and sledge hammers to remove debris from oil rig tanks.
clean chemical from Iso tanks, and keep record of all chemical flow

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.

Tank cleaner vs cleaning crew member skills

Common tank cleaner skills

Squeegees, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Clean Tanks, 7%
Shovels, 7%
Steam Lines, 5%
Space Entry, 4%

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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