Will “General Cleaner” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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“General Cleaner” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 37-2011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 27,030.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
Currently, there are 2,161,740 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”.

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Tasks for “General Cleaner”

Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to or to perform cleaning work.
Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Gather and empty trash.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

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