Building Cleaning Worker
ビルクリーニングさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves cleaning office buildings and commercial buildings to maintain the aesthetics and hygiene of the structures.
Description
Building cleaning workers clean the interiors and exteriors of buildings such as office buildings and commercial facilities to maintain aesthetics and hygiene. They perform tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping window glass, cleaning and disinfecting toilets and common areas, garbage collection, and waxing corridors and stairs. They appropriately use cleaning tools and detergents, and take safety measures while working at heights. Various work styles are available, including shift work in early mornings or late nights, periodic cleaning, or patrol cleaning, and employment may be as contract or dispatched employees.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the progress of an aging society and increasing cleaning needs. Although labor-saving measures and the introduction of robot cleaning are advancing, the need for detailed cleaning and quality maintenance by human hands is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good physical stamina / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Night and Early Morning Work / Permanent Employee / Shift
Career Path
Building Cleaning Worker → Team Leader → Cleaning Manager → Hygiene Administrator → Facility Administrator
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Safety and Health / Cleaning Tool Operation / Detergent and Disinfectant Management / Work at Heights
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Equipment Inspection (Basic) / Floor Waxing Technique / Glass Cleaning Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To thoroughly clean without missing any dirt. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the abundance of long hours of standing work and physical tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required in cleaning tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculation tasks are rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Cleaning Technician 2nd Grade
- Building Cleaning Technician 3rd Grade
- Cleaning Operations Supervisor
Aliases
- Building Cleaner
- Building Cleaning Worker
- Facility Cleaning Staff
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- Cleaning Manager
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