Building and facility cleaner
びる・たてものせいそういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that cleans the interiors and exteriors of buildings such as office buildings, commercial facilities, and public structures to maintain a hygienic environment.
Description
Building and facility cleaners clean the interiors and exteriors of various buildings such as office buildings, commercial facilities, hospitals, and schools. They perform tasks like mopping floors, wiping windows, and cleaning and disinfecting toilets and water tanks. Tools used include mops, vacuum cleaners, high-pressure washers, glass squeegees, etc., and a wide range of work from dust removal to waxing is required. For high-place work, scaffolding or high-place work vehicles are operated, making safety checks and adherence to work procedures essential. Abilities to efficiently perform work based on cleaning plans, attention to detail, cleanliness, and manners are valued. They belong to building management companies or cleaning contractors, and often work at night or early morning.
Future Outlook
Job openings remain stable due to labor shortages from aging population. Amid advances in cleaning automation and robot technology, demand increases for personnel with specialized cleaning skills and management abilities.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched or contract employee / Night shifts available / Part-time possible / Shift work
Career Path
Cleaning staff → Leader (site manager) → Cleaning manager → Facility manager → Building maintenance technician → Cleaning consultant
Required Skills
Cleaning tool operation / Disinfection work / Glass cleaning / High-place work safety management / Wax application
Recommended Skills
Basic hygiene management knowledge / High-place work vehicle operation / Report writing / Water tank management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to small dirt and blind spots is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy equipment like high-pressure washers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work follows procedures, so logical thinking is not required much. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are specified, and accuracy is required more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical work hardly occurs. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Cleaning Technician
- Cleaning Work Supervisor
- High-Place Work Vehicle Operation Training
- Water Tank Cleaning Supervisor
Aliases
- Building cleaner
- Building cleaning worker
- Cleaning staff
Related Jobs
- Factory cleaner
- Hospital cleaner
- Hotel cleaning staff