What does a janitor do? Janitors clean and maintain buildings including offices, schools, hospitals, and retail spaces. They ensure facilities are safe, sanitary, and presentable.. Find janitor jobs near you with average pay $13-$20/hr, required skills, and career path.
A janitor is responsible for Janitors clean and maintain buildings including offices, schools, hospitals, and retail spaces. Janitors clean and maintain buildings including offices, schools, hospitals, and retail spaces. They ensure facilities are safe, sanitary, and presentable.
As a janitor, you can expect to earn between $13 and $20 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a medium job with medium scheduling.
Market rates for a janitor range from $13 to $20/hr. A typical janitor is responsible for Janitors clean and maintain buildings including offices, schools, hospitals, and retail spaces. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current janitor openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Janitor, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
Here is a typical career progression for a Janitor:
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Clock in, get assignment sheet and supply cart, review any special requests
Empty all trash and recycling on assigned floors
Dust surfaces, wipe down conference rooms, clean glass partitions
Restroom deep clean - sanitize, restock, mop floors, polish fixtures
Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors - work room by room
Kitchen and break room - appliances, counters, mop floor
Final walkthrough - check trash, lights, locked doors
Restock supply closet, log incidents, clock out
Company uniform or branded shirt, durable work pants, closed-toe non-slip shoes, hair restraint, no loose jewelry near equipment.
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