65312
Canada Moderate
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$16.00
/hr
Typical
CA$21.27
/hr
Experienced
CA$28.72
/hr
Average: CA$22.24/hr
79.7% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- custodian
- heavy-duty cleaner
- industrial cleaner
- plant cleaner
- school janitor
All Examples
- airport janitor
- apartment building caretaker
- apartment building concierge
- building caretaker
- building custodian
- campground cleaner
- church caretaker
- construction campsite attendant
- custodian
- factory cleaner
- heavy-duty cleaner
- industrial cleaner
- industrial plant cleaner
- janitor
- live-in caretaker
- office building concierge
- plant cleaner
- school custodian
- school janitor
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Empty trash cans and other waste containers
- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
- Cut grass and tend grounds and plants
- Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Previous cleaning experience may be required.