1. Certain types of cleaners may need a high school diploma.

2. To be a light and specialized cleaner, you do not need any formal education. You usually receive on-the-job training and may need experience in specialized cleaning activities. For some employers, you may need certification for housekeeping room attendants or similar certification.

3. To be a janitor, caretaker or building superintendent, you may need previous cleaning/maintenance experience. To be a building superintendent, you may need a journeyman/woman certificate in one of more of the trades or a building operator certificate.

4. With additional training/experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor.

5. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.

1. What is a day in the life of a Cleaners like?
   A. Light duty cleaners clean hotels, motels, schools, and private residences. They make beds, change linen,... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Cleaners?
   The job outlook for Cleaners is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate. 2.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Cleaners?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below... more
4. How much does a Cleaners make?
   The average hourly wages for Cleaners is $12.08/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the sale and... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Cleaners"?
   7% of Cleaners are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for labouring and elemental occupations. more
6. How many Cleaners are employed part-time?
   33% of Cleaners are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 409,100 workers employed in these occupations in... more
7. How many Cleaners are self-employed?
   Roughly 15% of Cleaners are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Cleaners?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (42). more