Janitors and cleaners keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Gather and empty trash.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
Work Context
Spend Time Standing — 83% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Freedom to Make Decisions — 56% responded "A lot of freedom".
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 49% responded "A lot of freedom".
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 67% responded "Every day".
Spend Time Walking and Running — 44% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 58% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 45% responded "Extremely important".
Work With Work Group or Team — 42% responded "Very important".
Exposed to Contaminants — 55% responded "Every day".
Contact With Others — 40% responded "Contact with others most of the time".
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 36% responded "High responsibility".
Frequency of Decision Making — 57% responded "Every day".
Time Pressure — 45% responded "Every day".
Coordinate or Lead Others — 36% responded "Very important".
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 39% responded "Very important results".
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 35% responded "About half the time".
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 35% responded "About half the time".
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 28% responded "Very high responsibility".
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 48% responded "Every day".
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Detailed Work Activities
Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
Remove debris from work sites.
Trim trees or other vegetation.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Clean facilities or sites.
Dispose of trash or waste materials.
Clean building walls or flooring.
Prepare chemicals for work application.
Prepare chemicals for work application.
Clean building walls or flooring.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
Clean furniture or fixtures.
Clean building walls or flooring.
Move furniture.
Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
Clean furniture or fixtures.
Clean furniture or fixtures.
Clean equipment or supplies.
Clean building walls or flooring.
Move furniture.
Remove snow.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Clean equipment or supplies.
Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
