Job Duties for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
- 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
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
- Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- Ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment
- May advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent
- May supervise other workers.
Working Conditions for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
Work is primarily performed indoors, with some task like snow-clearing being completed outdoors. Workers often lift heavy materials and work with cleaning chemicals, making safety precautions necessary.
Alternate Job Titles
- Airport Janitor
- Airport Maintenance Worker
- Apartment Building Caretaker
- Apartment Building Concierge
- Apartment Building Maintenance Worker
- Apartment Maintenance Man/woman
- Building Caretaker
- Building Custodian
- Building Handyman/woman
- Building Maintenance Man/woman
- Building Maintenance Worker
- Building Operator - Maintenance
- Building Services Worker
- Building Superintendent
- Campground Cleaner
- Church Caretaker
- Construction Campsite Attendant
- Custodian
- Factory Cleaner
- Factory Maintenance Man/woman
- Handyman/woman
- Heavy-duty Cleaner
- Industrial Cleaner
- Industrial Plant Cleaner
- Janitor
- Live-in Superintendant
- Maintenance Man/woman, Buildings
- Office Building Concierge
- Plant Cleaner
- Plant Maintenance Worker
- School Custodian
- School Janitor
- Building Caretaker
- Building Superintendent
- Custodian
- Handyman/woman
- Heavy-duty Cleaner
- Industrial Cleaner
- Plant Cleaner
- School Janitor
- Environmental Services Custodian
- Handyman
- Handyperson
- Maintenance Person
- Maintenance Services Representative
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Facility Maintenance Helper
- Resort Maintenance Technician
- Sanitation Team Member
- Sanitation Crew
- Assistant Resident Manager
- Assistant Resident Manager
- Sanitation Operator