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Is being a cleaner or janitor a good fit for you?

Keeps buildings clean and tidy. Cleans floors, walls and windows, removes rubbish and reports anything that needs repair.

What the work involves

  • Cleans, stocks and looks after toilets and bathrooms.
  • Collects and empties rubbish.
  • Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.
  • Tells managers when a building needs major repairs or new equipment.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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