Tank cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between tank cleaners and custodian workers 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 $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a tank cleaner include squeegees, safety procedures and clean tanks. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Tank cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$31,724	$28,309
Hourly rate	$15.25	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	46,027	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Tank cleaner vs custodian worker salary

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

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$31,724	$28,309
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between tank cleaner and custodian worker education

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

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between tank cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Tank Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tank cleaner and custodian worker 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 worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Tank cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common tank cleaner skills

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

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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