Janitors
Job description
These individuals clean and maintain buildings, establishments, properties, and surrounding grounds. Some also keep buildings in good working order.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Humidity
- Noise
Main tasks
- Remove dust, dirt, and rubbish.
- Wash windows, ceilings, and interior walls.
- Empty trash cans and other garbage containers.
- Sweep, wipe, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs.
- Plow and de-ice sidewalks and parking lots.
- Mow the lawn, maintain the grounds, and take care of the plants.
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
- Adjust heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
- Make minor repairs and contact specialists when major repairs need to be made.
- Perform other routine maintenance work (e.g. paint).
Advancement and mobility
- Experience or additional training lead to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.- Minimum
- $16.10
- Median
- $20.96
- Maximum
- $26.67
Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
18,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 24.3% Female
- 75.7% Male
Not available.
- 24.3% Female
- 75.7% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$40,400
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 55, 5631% of jobs
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NAICS 6126% of jobs
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NAICS 5310% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6237% of jobs
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NAICS 915% of jobs
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Others21% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 55, 5631% of jobs
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NAICS 6126% of jobs
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NAICS 5310% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6237% of jobs
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NAICS 915% of jobs
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Others21% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
No specific training
Sometimes required
- Experience in cleaning and maintenance may be required.
- A certificate as a skilled tradesperson in one or more trades or building maintenance may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Active listening
Abilities
- Oral comprehension
- Core strength
- Static muscle power
- Near vision
- Manual dexterity
- Physical flexibility in extension
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Capacity to work in a team
- Versatility
- Sense of initiative
- Respect standards and regulations
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Watch, defend, and secure
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Official name of the NOC 65312
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
Job titles
- Custodian
- School custodian
- Building caretaker
- Heavy-duty cleaner
- Industrial cleaner
- Airport janitor
- Church caretaker
- Apartment building concierge
- Apartment building caretaker
- Office building concierge
- Live-in caretaker
- Factory cleaner
- Campground cleaner
- Construction campsite attendant
Skill type
Sales and service
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