Some cleaners are self-employed and offer their cleaning services directly to private households or businesses.  Others work for cleaning agencies or directly for companies. In addition to general cleaning jobs, there are also specialized cleaning 

roles such as car detailing or carpet cleaning.

Here are some of the typical job titles for cleaning occupations: – Building Custodian – Car Detailer – Carpet Cleaner – Chambermaid – Cleaner – Cleaning Crew Team Member – Commercial Cleaner – Custodial Worker – Custodian

– Environmental Services Worker – Floor Technician – Guest Room Attendant – Housekeeper – Janitor – Laundry Attendant – Maid – Pressure Washer – Residential Cleaner – Restroom Attendant – Swimming Pool Service Technician

Responsibilities vary based on the job, but most positions that involve maintaining private households or commercial establishments will include the following duties: – Clean rooms and offices – Clean restrooms – Dust, sweep, mop, and vacuum

– Clean windows, walls, and glass – Make beds – Replenish linens – Do laundry – Empty trash – Check stock levels and order supplies

The pay for cleaning jobs varies by role. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median hourly wage for maids and housekeeping cleaners is $13.84 per hour. It’s $14.31 an hour for janitors and building cleaners. Employees of large institutions such as

universities and hospitals are typically provided with company benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. Smaller employers may also offer benefits packages.

While some positions may prefer or require a high school diploma or equivalent, most cleaning roles don’t have education requirements, and work experience isn’t typically required.  Many employers provide on-the-job training for cleaning staff. Depending on the employer, you may

need to pass a background check to get hired.

You can find cleaning job openings quickly and easily by searching online. Many companies also post listings on their company websites.  To get cleaning gigs as a freelancer, you will most likely need to advertise your services. Here are some ways to find job listings.

Use CareerOneStop Search by state or review openings by company. – Maid and Housekeeping Jobs – Janitor and Cleaning Jobs

Cleaning jobs have a good job outlook, with high projections for growth. For maids and housekeeping cleaners, there is an 11% projected increase in expected employment between 2020 and 2030, which is much higher than average. Janitors and cleaners have a 6% projected increase.

Some of the organizations that hire cleaners include cleaning agency services, hospitality employers (hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities), government agencies, private institutions (including colleges, hospitals, and health care facilities), and large employers such as

airports, manufacturing plants, and companies with corporate campuses and office facilities.