Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Southeast

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Southeast region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 64%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%