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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in The United States

(Conserjes y empleados de limpieza, excepto doncellas y sirvientas de limpieza)

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners -- Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)37-2011.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(none)
No formal educational credential
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.66 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)2,404,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)2,564,200
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)343,100
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$19,620
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$30,010
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$44,880
Career ClusterHospitality & Tourism
(Hospitalidad y turismo)
Major Occupational GroupBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

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