Overview
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
Empty trash cans and other waste containers
Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
Cut grass and tend grounds and plants
Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$47,969
$65,300
Job openings
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British Columbia
3,843expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Previous cleaning experience may be required.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.