Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 42%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%