Janitor
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A janitor is a person who takes care of a building, such as a school, office building, or apartment block. They are responsible primarily for cleaning, and often (though not always) some maintenance and security.
Title
The title is derived from the Latin word ianitor meaning "doorkeeper" (See also building superintendent). A female janitor is called a janitrix, although this term is rarely used. The title custodian is sometimes given to janitors as a term of higher respect. In some settings janitors are called housekeepers or housekeeping staff. Janitors have also come up with a number of alternative job titles, including:
- Custodial technician
- Sanitation supervisor
- Domestic engineer
- Guest Service Assosiate (G.S.A.)
Occupational tasks
Typical janitorial work often consists of the following tasks:
- Cleaning bathrooms
- * Sinks
- * Toilets
- * Urinals
- Cleaning Floors
- Emptying trash
Median salaries per employer type
- School – US$ 22,200
- Hospital – US$ 24,000
- Non-profit organization – US$ 16,280
- Federal government – US$ 30,000
- College/University – US$ 29,000 [link]
See also
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