Janitorial 

Types of Jonitorial Jobs

• Here are several Janitorial careers, along with their responsibilities.

Janitor
Janitors are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in public or private buildings. Tasks include sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms. They may work in schools, hospitals, offices, airports, or retail spaces. Janitors often use tools like brooms, floor buffers, and carpet extractors. Some may handle minor repairs, restock cleaning supplies, and perform light maintenance tasks such as changing bulbs or securing building entrances, etc.

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Dishwasher
Dishwashers clean kitchenware, including dishes, pots, and utensils, primarily in restaurants. They use industrial dishwashers or wash items manually. Responsibilities include clearing food from dishes, sanitizing kitchen areas, emptying trash, and safely handling broken dishware, and more.​​

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Laundry Attendant
Laundry attendants manage clothing care, including washing, drying, pressing, and stain removal. They typically work in laundromats, hotels, or hospitals. Duties include operating laundry machines, performing minor clothing repairs, sorting garments, and managing inventory for cleaning supplies.​

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Floor Care Technician
These specialists maintain flooring by waxing, buffing, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets. They handle cleaning equipment, chemical solutions, and stain removal techniques. Floor care technicians work in schools, hospitals, or cleaning agencies and may rearrange furniture, dispose of hazardous waste, and track inventory.​

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Housekeeper
Housekeepers clean homes, hotels, and other facilities by emptying trash, changing bed linens, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking amenities. Some also run errands, prepare meals, or house-sit. They may be known as maids, room attendants, or housekeeping aides.

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Porter
Porters work in hotels, malls, airports, and cruise ships, maintaining cleanliness while assisting guests. Duties vary by location and can include carrying luggage, returning shopping carts, running errands, changing light bulbs, and ensuring general tidiness.

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Painter
Painters apply protective coatings and decorative finishes to surfaces such as walls, cabinets, and roofs. They prepare surfaces by sanding or filling holes, select and mix paints, and use hand or power tools. Painters may work as independent contractors or with construction firms.

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Roofer
Roofers install, repair, and maintain building roofs. Their job involves measuring, cutting, and fitting materials, adding insulation, and collaborating with other construction professionals. They use tools such as nail guns, pry bars, and roofing shovels.

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Maintenance Technician
These professionals ensure that a building’s equipment and systems function properly. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing machinery, roofs, ventilation systems, and industrial equipment. Maintenance technicians work in factories, hospitals, or residential buildings.

Director of Housekeeping
This managerial role involves supervising cleaning staff, scheduling shifts, managing budgets, and maintaining inventory. Directors of housekeeping work in hotels, resorts, cruise ships, and hospitals, ensuring teams meet cleanliness and safety standards.

Building Superintendent
Superintendents oversee maintenance in residential buildings, manage budgets, hire contractors, and perform minor repairs. Some also handle real estate tasks like collecting rent and showing available units.

Landscape Technician
These professionals maintain outdoor spaces such as lawns, gardens, and sports fields. Their work includes mowing, trimming, watering, and soil care. Some also manage indoor plants in malls, hotels, or offices.

Facilities Manager
Facilities managers oversee the upkeep and daily operations of commercial buildings. Their duties include managing maintenance budgets, hiring contractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supervising renovations or security upgrades.

Other Cleaning and Maintenance Roles:

•    Car Wash Attendant
•    Office Cleaner
•    Hotel Housekeeper
•    Pest Control Technician
•    Window Cleaner
•    Senior Custodian
•    Head Custodian
•    Repair Technician