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, clean/disinfect kitchens, bathrooms, operating rooms, and other hospital areas.

B. Chimney cleaners operate industrial vacuum cleaners and use hand tools to clean chimneys/fireplaces.

C. Furnace and ventilation system cleaners clean furnace filters, ducts, and vents.

D. Sandblasters operate sandblasting, pressurized steam, and hydroblasting equipment to clean building exteriors, tanks, and industrial equipment.

E. Vehicle cleaners operate equipment, or work by hand, to clean the interiors/exteriors of railway cars, buses, street cars, subway cars, and automobiles.

F. Janitors, caretakers, and building superintendents clean and maintain the interiors/exteriors of buildings/surrounding grounds. Building superintendents are usually responsible for the operation of the establishment and may supervise others. They may advertise vacancies, show apartments/offices to prospective tenants, and collect rents.

1. What education do you need to become a Cleaners ?
   1. Certain types of cleaners may need a high school diploma. 2. To be a light and specialized cleaner, you do not... 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