Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Limited for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 51%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 6%