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Custodian
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$34,002 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Custodians perform a variety of tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization. Common duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing surfaces, and emptying trash . They also ensure that cleaning supplies are stocked, equipment is maintained, and rooms or workspaces meet hygiene standards. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures.