Janitor facts for kids
A janitor is a person who helps keep buildings and outdoor areas clean and tidy. You might also hear them called a cleaner. Their main job is to remove trash and make sure surfaces are sparkling clean. Janitors do many different tasks to keep places looking good and working well.
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What Do Janitors Do?
Janitors do a lot more than just sweep floors! They often fix small problems, like a leaky faucet or a loose door handle. They also make sure their cleaning tools and machines are in good shape. Their daily tasks can include dusting, washing, waxing, and polishing different surfaces.
Different Types of Cleaning
Some janitors do "heavy duty" work. This means they might move heavy furniture or large bins of recycling and trash. They also use big machines like floor buffers to clean large areas. Other janitors do "light duty" work. They focus on cleaning things like chalkboards, windows, shelves, desks, and light fixtures. Some jobs, like using a vacuum cleaner, can be done by either type of janitor.
Janitors clean many different places. They work in offices, schools, hospitals, and even shopping malls. They clean staircases, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and sidewalks. They also make sure elevators and escalators are clean. Some janitors become experts in one area, like washing windows or cleaning carpets. Others specialize in cleaning certain types of buildings, such as hospitals or food factories. If they find something seriously broken, they tell experts like plumbers or carpenters to fix it properly.
Keeping Places Safe
Janitors are also important for safety. They look out for problems like vandalism (when someone damages property on purpose). They also check for signs of theft, like broken windows or missing items. Janitors make sure that fire escape routes are clear and that lights and fire alarms are working. If they see someone who shouldn't be there, they tell security guards or their supervisors right away.
Janitors know how to keep themselves and everyone else safe. They quickly clean up dangers like broken glass, spilled liquids, or trash from kitchens and bathrooms. They also check handrails, floor mats, stairs, automatic doors, escalators, elevators, and plumbing to make sure everything is safe to use.
Images for kids
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A janitor cleaning the entrance to a building in Buenos Aires
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A full-time janitors residence building, in South Korea
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Janitorial closet in Elko, Nevada, United States
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See also
In Spanish: Administrador de fincas para niños
