Career Description

Janitors keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. They perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. They may repair furnace and boiler, perform routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Academic Requirements

Janitorial positions usually require only a high school diploma, basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions. Most employers provide on-the-job training.

Professional Organizations

Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association

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First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Housekeeping and janitorial supervisors directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25—41K

Job Growth

10.43%

Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent

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Hospital Housekeeping Cleaners

Hospital housekeepers are responsible for sustaining a sterile environment by routinely clean patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas and public restrooms, as well as launder all hospital linen. Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, housekeepers wipe equipment, clean furniture, polish floors and vacuum carpets. They make beds, empty trash and restock medical supplies. Housekeepers also collect dirty laundry from all patient areas and distribute the clean linen and hospital gowns back to the appropriate floors.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25K

Job Growth

5.69%

Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent

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Cooks prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25K

Job Growth

2.16%

Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent