Description
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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Independence
- Self-Control
- Attention to Detail
Tasks
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- 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.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Desktop communications software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Trunk Strength
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Extent Flexibility
- Manual Dexterity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Air Systems Cleaning SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Air Ducts Cleaning Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Maintenance ManagerCertifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning TechnicianCertifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Type
Core
Certificate name
START Certified Guestroom AttendantCertifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Master Chimney SweepCertifying Organization
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $30,246 |
| Median (50%) | $35,447 |
| High (90%) | $44,702 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $36,497 |
| Mid Level | $41,270 |
| Senior Level | $43,877 |
| Expert Level | $81,103 |
Employability
There are currently 2,431,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 2,507,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 3%
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