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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

SOC 37-2011.00

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.

Zone 2 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.0

Critical Thinking

2.8

Social Perceptiveness

2.8

Coordination

2.8

Speaking

2.6

Time Management

2.6

Active Learning

2.5

Monitoring

2.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.2

English Language

3.0

Public Safety and Security

3.0

Administration and Management

2.5

Mechanical

2.3

Chemistry

2.1

Production and Processing

1.9

Education and Training

1.9

Key Tasks

1Service, clean, or supply restrooms.

2Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

3Gather and empty trash.

4Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

5Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

Also Known As

Airport Attendant Alley Cleaner Alley Worker Apartment Maintenance Worker Attendant Brass Cleaner Brass Polisher Building Attendant Building Custodian Building Maintenance Custodian