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Supply Chain & ProductionStableBright Outlook

Janitor and Cleaner

Operational-level

Also known as: Airport Attendant, Alley Cleaner, Blinds Cleaner, Blinds Washer

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Facilities ManagementBuilding MaintenanceEnvironmental ServicesSanitationOperations ManagementWorkplace SafetyVocational TrainingBuildingSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+2.2%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

321,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

2,432,600

in 2025 → 2,486,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
Moderate
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

In the next 5-10 years, AI will likely lead to the increased deployment of robotic cleaning devices and smart systems for managing cleaning schedules and identifying dirty areas. This could automate many routine tasks like floor scrubbing and vacuuming, potentially reducing the overall demand for manual labor in these specific areas. However, human cleaners will likely shift towards supervising these machines, handling complex or specialized cleaning tasks, and performing maintenance or repairs that AI cannot yet manage.