Which activities are mentioned in the relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in janitor jobs?

Job advertisements for janitor jobs contain all the requirements that a company places on a new employee for the vacant job. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements such as previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics
  • More information about the company

This information on janitor jobs varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job boards, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Janitor
  • Facility Manager
  • Facility management employee
  • Building caretaker
  • Building manager
  • Janitor
  • Technical service
  • Real estate manager
  • Operations manager
  • Property manager
  • Porter
  • Building technician

 

Distribution of individual tasks for janitor jobs:

Building maintenance: maintenance, repair and care of buildings and facilities. This may include:

  • Electrics
  • Sanitary
  • Heating and ventilation
 approx. 30% of the time

Cleaning and maintenance of the surroundings: This may include gardening, snow clearing, leaf raking and general outdoor cleaning work

 approx. 30% of the time

Security: monitoring the building, ensuring that all security standards and protocols are followed and responding to emergencies

 approx. 10% of the time

Communication: Acting as an interface between the management and the tenants. This may include responding to inquiries, complaints or forwarding concerns to the landlord or management

 approx. 10% of the time
  • Administrative tasks: This may include reporting, record keeping of repairs and maintenance, inventory management and communication with suppliers and tradesmen
  • Waste management: monitoring waste disposal and, if necessary, recycling
  • Technical monitoring: inspection and maintenance of technical systems such as elevators, alarm systems or fire protection systems
 approx. 20% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for janitor jobs

Professional requirements
  • General basic training
  • Further training as a janitor with a federal certificate
  • Several years of experience in building maintenance or similar areas
Specialist knowledge for janitor jobs
  • Technical knowledge and knowledge of building technology,
  • Knowledge of electrics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
  • Experience in handling various hand tools and machines
  • Basic knowledge of e-mail, word processing programs and other basic software applications
  • Driving license cat. B
Personal characteristics
  • High degree of independence and reliability
  • Responsible and quality-conscious
  • Discretion and communication skills
  • Flexibility and resilience
  • Assertiveness and organizational talent
Other janitor jobs
  • Physical fitness: the ability to lift and carry heavy loads or perform physical activities
  • Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with tenants, suppliers and management
  • Flexibility: janitors often have to work outside normal working hours, especially in emergencies
  • Organizational skills: The ability to plan and prioritize tasks and coordinate smaller teams or service providers if necessary
  • Problem-solving: The ability to identify problems and find effective solutions

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in janitor jobs.

Schools with training for janitor jobs