O*NET-SOC 37-2011.00

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b2.7508/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.7508/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.7508/2023
Time Management2.B.5.a2.7508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2508/2023
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.2508/2023
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.008/2023
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.008/2023
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.008/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.Core6208/2023
Gather and empty trash.Core6008/2023
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.Core6208/2023
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.Core5808/2023
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.Core5908/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.7611/2023
Conventional4.5211/2023
Social2.0811/2023
Enterprising1.611/2023
Investigative1.0911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.