What it pays
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Half of all Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the U.S. earn more than $36,840 a year — the middle 80% land between $28,640 and $50,270. About 2.2 million people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Elementary occupations earn about ₹11,530 a month on average — around ₹1.4 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$36,840typical pay / year
2.2 millionpeople in this work
$50,270+top 10% earn
₹1.4 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move3
Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
+Sweep main lobby and corridors, mop tile by the elevators, and vacuum carpeted areas on floors two through…
Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
+Sweep main lobby and corridors, mop tile by the elevators, and vacuum carpeted areas on floors two through four, note any stains that need spot treatment and restock the supply closet with two extra mop heads.
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Dust furniture and fixtures
+Dust all lobby and office furniture, light fixtures, vents and door hardware on the north wing today, move…
Dust furniture and fixtures
+Dust all lobby and office furniture, light fixtures, vents and door hardware on the north wing today, move paperwork briefly to avoid damage, replace any missing microfiber cloths from cart and note low supplies on the log.
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Assist with security duties when required
+Stand by at the main entrance for evening shift on Friday to observe access, report any tailgating or propped…
Assist with security duties when required
+Stand by at the main entrance for evening shift on Friday to observe access, report any tailgating or propped doors to security by radio, escort visitors who look lost to reception and record incidents in the shift log.
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Get approval1
Notify management of repairs needed
+Report the broken restroom hand dryer and the loose ceiling tile in conference room B to Building Services…
Notify management of repairs needed
+Report the broken restroom hand dryer and the loose ceiling tile in conference room B to Building Services with photos, location details, safety risk level, and request repairs within 48 hours before the Monday tenant walkthrough.
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Keeping the record1
Empty trash
+Empty all office and hallway bins, replace liners, compact the waste in the dumpster area, and update the…
Empty trash
+Empty all office and hallway bins, replace liners, compact the waste in the dumpster area, and update the nightly cleaning log with volumes removed and any hazardous items found for pickup tomorrow morning.
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The daily work20
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
+Clean the chimneys, flues and connecting pipes at 26 Willow Street today, using the rotary brush and vacuum;…
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
+Clean the chimneys, flues and connecting pipes at 26 Willow Street today, using the rotary brush and vacuum; remove all soot, inspect for cracks, photograph any damage, log hours and parts used, and report remaining soot levels to maintenance by 5pm.
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Tend furnace and boiler
+Service the furnace and boiler in the basement at 26 Willow Street this morning: check fuel pressure, clean…
Tend furnace and boiler
+Service the furnace and boiler in the basement at 26 Willow Street this morning: check fuel pressure, clean burners, test safety controls, backflush the heat exchanger if needed, replace gasket on pilot assembly and note parts used for the weekly maintenance log.
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Develop and build teams
+Run a skills and shift briefing for the daytime cleaning crew on Friday at 7:30am: cover proper floor machine…
Develop and build teams
+Run a skills and shift briefing for the daytime cleaning crew on Friday at 7:30am: cover proper floor machine technique, safe use of power chimney tools, align everyone on shift duties, collect training needs, and add agreed development tasks to the training roster.
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Monitor and control resources
+Review this month's cleaning supplies and fuel use, reconcile deliveries against stock in the basement…
Monitor and control resources
+Review this month's cleaning supplies and fuel use, reconcile deliveries against stock in the basement storeroom, flag any items below two weeks' supply, and prepare a reorder list with quantities and preferred vendors for Monday morning.
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Identify objects, actions, and events
+Walk the building now and note any broken lights, water leaks, blocked drains, loose handrails, odd smells or…
Identify objects, actions, and events
+Walk the building now and note any broken lights, water leaks, blocked drains, loose handrails, odd smells or unusual noises; photograph each issue, classify as urgent or routine, estimate time to fix and hand the list to maintenance by lunch.
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Coordinate work and activities of others
+Organise the weekend cleaning rota: assign Tobias, Maria and Jamal to Saturday morning deep-clean, Hannah to…
Coordinate work and activities of others
+Organise the weekend cleaning rota: assign Tobias, Maria and Jamal to Saturday morning deep-clean, Hannah to floor buffing Sunday, confirm cover for Tobias' shift, send the final rota and brief notes to the team and site manager tonight.
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Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
+Service and restock the women’s and men’s restrooms on the third floor before the 9 AM shift change, replace…
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
+Service and restock the women’s and men’s restrooms on the third floor before the 9 AM shift change, replace toilet paper, refill soap and sanitizer dispensers, check and top mop buckets, and log any plumbing issues for Emma in facilities.
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Clean snow or debris from sidewalks
+Clear snow and ice from the main entrance sidewalk and ramp by 7:30 AM, spread salt on high-traffic…
Clean snow or debris from sidewalks
+Clear snow and ice from the main entrance sidewalk and ramp by 7:30 AM, spread salt on high-traffic stretches, shovel the delivery route to Loading Dock B, and notify Security if any icy patches remain.
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Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
+Prepare a 1:64 dilution of floor detergent in the 20‑liter mixing drum, label the container with…
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
+Prepare a 1:64 dilution of floor detergent in the 20‑liter mixing drum, label the container with concentration and date, wear gloves and goggles, and note quantities used in the chemical log for Sarah.
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Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
+Move the conference room tables and six stacked chairs into Room 204 for the 2 PM meeting, use the hand truck…
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
+Move the conference room tables and six stacked chairs into Room 204 for the 2 PM meeting, use the hand truck for the heavy cabinet, protect floors with moving pads, and confirm layout with Ben in events.
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Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
+Apply perimeter insecticide barrier around the basement loading doors and storage closets according to label…
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
+Apply perimeter insecticide barrier around the basement loading doors and storage closets according to label directions at 10 AM, post warning signs, remove pets and plants, and record product lot and reentry time in the pest log.
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Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
+Set up chairs and three 8‑foot tables in the cafeteria for Friday’s 11:30 AM banquet, hang the welcome…
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
+Set up chairs and three 8‑foot tables in the cafeteria for Friday’s 11:30 AM banquet, hang the welcome banner, place podium at center front, roll up cords under stage, and check layout with Maria from catering.
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Clean and sanitize kitchens and break areas
+Clean and sanitize the staff kitchen and break room today: degrease ovens and microwaves, empty and disinfect…
Clean and sanitize kitchens and break areas
+Clean and sanitize the staff kitchen and break room today: degrease ovens and microwaves, empty and disinfect fridge shelves, wipe tables and chairs, mop and sanitize floors, restock hand soap and paper towels, and log any damaged appliances to maintenance before 4pm.
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Check air conditioning systems
+Inspect the building's air conditioning units this afternoon: check thermostats, replace clogged filters,…
Check air conditioning systems
+Inspect the building's air conditioning units this afternoon: check thermostats, replace clogged filters, clear condensate drains, test airflow and compressor sounds, note any leaks or faulty controls, and file a repair request with photos if anything fails.
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Schedule events, programs, and activities
+Schedule the weekly cleaning shifts, room setups for the community hall events, and monthly maintenance…
Schedule events, programs, and activities
+Schedule the weekly cleaning shifts, room setups for the community hall events, and monthly maintenance windows for the HVAC vendor, publish the calendar for staff and the facilities manager by next Monday and flag any supply conflicts first.
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Train and teach others
+Create and circulate a one-hour hands-on training session on floor machine safety and chemical handling for…
Train and teach others
+Create and circulate a one-hour hands-on training session on floor machine safety and chemical handling for the night crew, include attendance tracking, learning objectives, and a follow-up checklist, run the first session this Thursday evening.
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Develop objectives and strategies
+Draft department objectives for the next quarter that cut paper product spend by 15 percent, reduce restroom…
Develop objectives and strategies
+Draft department objectives for the next quarter that cut paper product spend by 15 percent, reduce restroom complaints by half, and schedule two preventive facade checks; deliver the strategy memo to the facilities director on Friday for budget review.
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Process information and data
+Consolidate the last six months of supply orders, work requests, and machine run-hours into a single table,…
Process information and data
+Consolidate the last six months of supply orders, work requests, and machine run-hours into a single table, highlight items that exceed reorder thresholds, and produce a one-page summary for procurement by Wednesday.
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Evaluate information for standards compliance
+Audit restroom and corridor cleaning logs against the building cleanliness standard, note any missed tasks,…
Evaluate information for standards compliance
+Audit restroom and corridor cleaning logs against the building cleanliness standard, note any missed tasks, record photos of issues, and send a compliance report with corrective actions to the building manager by Friday.
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Resolve conflicts and negotiate
+Work with the night supervisor and a tenant rep to document the dispute over after-hours access, propose two…
Resolve conflicts and negotiate
+Work with the night supervisor and a tenant rep to document the dispute over after-hours access, propose two negotiated schedules that limit noise after 10pm, and email the agreed option to security and the tenant group today.
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