As of June 2026, Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners has an AI-exposure score of 41/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
More exposed than 11% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$36,840. About 351,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Building & Grounds roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (85%).
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- 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.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.
- Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
- Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$36,840. More states are being added.