| Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (6663) |
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 Occupation with high worker turnover |
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| The English text is currently unavailable. Please refer to the French text below. |
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Qualification and skills most often required
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La connaissance des systèmes de protection contre les incendies et des produits d’entretien ainsi que des connaissances de base en plomberie et en électricité favorisent l’accès à un emploi. L’utilisation sécuritaire des outils et des produits d’entretien peut être requise. Les employeurs apprécient la polyvalence et l’autonomie. L’expérience peut être demandée.
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Reason for
labor demand
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La construction d’immeubles favorise la demande de main-d’œuvre dans cette profession. Les gestionnaires et les propriétaires d’immeubles confient de plus en plus les services de conciergerie à la sous-traitance, ce qui contribue aussi à la demande de personnel. Les salaires et les conditions de travail sont très variables. Les conditions de travail parfois difficiles expliquent en partie le roulement élevé de la main-d’œuvre.
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Job titles
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| airport janitor |
| airport maintenance worker |
| apartment building caretaker |
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Nature of work
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| Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious establishments, and industrial and other establishments. |
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Fields of interest
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| Keeping watch, protecting, and being in charge of security |
| Working in transportation and maintenance |
| Working with your hands |
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Main duties
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| Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents perform some or all of the following duties: |
| - Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse |
| - Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings |
| - Empty trash cans and other waste containers |
| - Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs |
| - Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas |
| - Cut grass and tend grounds |
| - Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures |
| - Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs |
| - Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair |
| - May water and tend to plants |
| - May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies |
| - Ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment |
| - May advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent |
| - May supervise other workers. |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Physical activities |
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| * Environmental conditions |
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Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (6663)
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Employment requirements
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| * Completion of secondary school may be required. |
| * Some occupations in this unit group require previous cleaning and maintenance experience. |
| * A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents. |
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Skill type
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| Sales and service |
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Skill level
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| Elemental |
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| * Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience. |
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