National Occupational Classification (NOC): 65312
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Sample Job Titles
- Airport janitor
- Building caretaker
- Campground cleaner
- Church caretaker
- Custodian
- Factory cleaner
- Industrial cleaner
- Live-in caretaker
- Plant cleaner
- School janitor
- School custodian
What do janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners do?
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners perform some or all of the following duties:
- Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Empty trash cans and other waste containers
- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
- Cut grass and tend grounds and plants
- Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners work in many subsectors (NAICS) in Newfoundland and Labrador, including:
- 611 Educational services
- 561 Administrative and support services
- 813 Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations
- 622 Hospitals
- 311 Food manufacturing
- 913 Local, municipal and regional public administration
- 212 Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas)
- 213 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction
- 722 Food services and drinking places
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Short and Long Term Occupational Projections
Short Term Projections for 2023-2025
The employment outlook will be moderate for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Newfoundland and Labrador (rating of 3 out of 5) for the 2023-2025 period.
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Long Term Projections for 2023-2032
The outlook for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners is forecast to be tightening (rating of 3.3 out of 4) over the next several years, meaning new labour supply will be required to meet anticipated job openings.
Source: Department of Finance, Occupation Projections (Summer 2023)
Number of Job Postings in 2023
During 2023, there were 112 public job postings for this occupation, with the following distribution:
| Avalon: 73% | Western: 9% |
| Eastern: 3% | Labrador: 12% |
| Central: 4% | NL-unspecified: 0% |
Source: Lightcast (note: data used in this analysis reflects new unique monthly postings which are totaled for the calendar year)
Who works as janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Newfoundland and Labrador?
During the reference week of May 2021, there were approximately 1,685 people working in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador. 49% of those employed were Male+ and 51% of those employed were Female+.
Here is the age group breakdown for this group of workers:
| 15 to 24 | 25 to 54 | 55 to 64 | 65+ |
| 7% | 53% | 30% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
How much do janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners make?
Annual Earnings
The median employment income for all janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the reference year 2020 (2,025 workers in total, including those working part-time and full-time, as well as part-year and full-year) was $22,400.
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Hourly Earnings
Salary information for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Newfoundland and Labrador is as follows:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $15.00 | $20.39 | $26.19 |
The following low, median, and high wages are for Canada:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) |
| $15.00 | $20.50 | $29.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Most Frequently Sought Skills from Job Postings (2023)
- Workplace Hazardous MaterialsInformation Systems
- Commercial Cleaning
- Mopping
- Energy Management
- Disinfecting
- Audio Systems
- Carpentry
- Electrical Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Plumbing
Source: Lightcast
What training is required?
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Previous cleaning experience may be required.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
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