Janitor
A Janitor is a skilled maintenance and cleaning professional responsible for keeping buildings, facilities, and public spaces clean, safe, and well-maintained. Working in schools, offices, hospitals, and commercial buildings, janitors perform essential duties that ensure healthy and orderly environments. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Janitors often work early mornings, evenings, or overnight shifts to minimise disruption to building occupants.
- janitor
- caretaker
- building maintenance
- cleaning
- housekeeping
- facility services
- sanitation
- groundskeeper
- porter
- janitorial services
- floor care
- waste management
- commercial cleaning
- maintenance worker
Available courses
18
Students
14
Average monthly income
£1K - £2K
Waste Management Course
This course covers the full spectrum of waste management, starting with waste classification, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impacts. You will learn how to conduct waste audits, design source reduction programs, and manage collection and transportation systems. The curriculum includes recycling operations, biological treatment of organic waste, thermal treatment technologies, and engineered landfill systems. Supplementary modules address hazardous waste specialization, circular economy strategies, digital waste management tools, and financial planning for waste programs. By the end, you will have the practical skills to lead waste management operations and drive measurable sustainability outcomes.
Students
35
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Janitor do
Clean and sanitise restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces to maintain hygiene standards
Collect and dispose of rubbish and recyclable materials from waste bins throughout the facility, ensuring proper waste management procedures are followed
Perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and reporting larger repair needs to facility management
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment including floor buffers, pressure washers, and industrial vacuums, and safely handle cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines
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