Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What does it take to get a cleaning job?

Advertisements for a building cleaner job contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. 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 (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
the company

This information about a building cleaner job varies from company to company. We have selected, viewed and compiled the information from relevant job advertisements from various job portals for you*:

Different job titles:

Building cleaner
Cleaner
Cleaning lady, cleaning man
Cleaner
Cleaning specialist
Cleaning specialist
Cleaning technician
Glass and building cleaner
Janitor
Maintenance cleaner
Industrial cleaner
Facade cleaner
Special cleaner

Distribution of the individual tasks in a building cleaner job:

General cleaning work: Cleaning floors, windows, furniture and other surfaces Dusting and vacuuming Wet mopping and scrubbing floors Removing waste and refilling consumables	approx. 50% of the time
Specialized cleaning work: Carpet cleaning, floor polishing, high-pressure cleaning Window cleaning on higher floors with special equipment Disinfection of premises	approx. 20% of the time
Machine operation and maintenance: Operating cleaning machines such as scrubber dryers or high-pressure cleaners Carrying out minor maintenance work on these machines	approx. 10% of the time
Communication and customer service: Coordination with customers and clients about special cleaning requirements Feedback and reports on work carried out	approx. 10% of the time
Security protocols and measures: Compliance with safety standards and regulations Use of personal protective equipment Compliance with the specified safety protocols	approx. 5% of the time
Administration and organization: Ordering and managing cleaning agents and materials Planning and coordination of cleaning work	approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for building cleaner job

Professional requirements	Completed basic school education Completed apprenticeship or further training as a maintenance specialist EFZ or as a building cleaner EFZ Several years of professional experience in building cleaning
Specialist knowledge for building cleaner job	Knowledge of cleaning agents and techniques Knowledge of hygiene, safety standards and regulations First aid knowledge Clear certificate of good conduct Driving license cat. B
Personal characteristics	Courteous and service-oriented manners and customer orientation Flexibility and willingness to work on call Conscientiousness, reliability and quality awareness Detail orientation and time management Independence and safety awareness
Other building cleaner job	Physical fitness: commercial cleaning can be physically demanding, so applicants may be expected to be in good physical condition Communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors can be important, especially if the cleaner acts as an interface with clients or building users Reliability and punctuality: as cleaning work is often scheduled or carried out outside regular business hours, reliability is often a key qualification

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*All information listed is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the building cleaner job market.

Schools with building cleaning training for a building cleaner job