Tank cleaner vs custodian

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

The top three skills for a tank cleaner include squeegees, safety procedures and clean tanks. The most important skills for a custodian are cleanliness, work ethic, and customer service.

Tank cleaner vs custodian overview

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian
Yearly salary	$31,724	$30,176
Hourly rate	$15.25	$14.51
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	46,027	47,364
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Tank cleaner vs custodian salary

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

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian
Average salary	$31,724	$30,176
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $23,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Los Alamos National Laboratory
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between tank cleaner and custodian education

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

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank cleaner vs custodian demographics

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

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 64.4% Female, 35.6%
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, 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 tank cleaner and custodian 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

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).

Tank cleaner vs custodian skills

Common tank cleaner skills

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

Common custodian skills

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

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