A Cleaner (Janitor, Custodian, or Housekeeper) is a facilities maintenance professional who keeps buildings, rooms, and outdoor areas clean, sanitary, safe, and presentable. They perform routine cleaning tasks, waste removal, restroom sanitation, floor care, and sometimes light maintenance. This role exists across every industry and setting: office buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, factories, warehouses, airports, train stations, movie theaters, gyms, and private homes. Cleaners are essential for public health, safety, and positive first impressions.
RIASEC Type: Realistic (R) Conventional (C), Social (S)
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors (hardwood, tile, carpet, concrete). Clean and sanitize restrooms (toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors, restock supplies). Empty wastebaskets, recycling bins, and replace liners. Clean break rooms and kitchens (counters, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators). Dust furniture, fixtures, blinds, ledges, and equipment
Core Skills, Cleaning techniques (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, restroom sanitation), Chemical safety (dilution ratios, PPE, hazard communication, storage), Equipment operation (vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, carpet extractors), Waste handling (trash removal, recycling, hazardous waste awareness), Supporting Skills