How do they match: 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.

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Clean building walls or flooring.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.

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21 Alternate Occupation Titles