Janitor (Welfare Facility)
ようむいん（ふくししせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cleaning within welfare facilities, facility management, replenishing and repairing supplies, etc., to maintain an environment where users can spend time safely and comfortably.
Description
Welfare facility janitors perform cleaning and disinfection of common areas, rooms, toilets, etc., within welfare facilities, as well as manage and replenish supplies, perform simple repairs and inspections, change layouts, and transport items, handling a wide range of tasks. They interact daily with facility users and staff, providing a comfortable environment while complying with safety and hygiene standards. Work is often on a shift basis, which may include early mornings or nights. Flexibility is required to respond promptly while dividing tasks as a team.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for welfare facilities is increasing, and job openings for janitors responsible for facility maintenance exist stably. While labor-saving and automation technologies are being introduced, the importance of human care remains unchanged, with a trend toward requiring communication skills and multi-skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Contract/Dispatched Employee / Early Morning Work / Part-time/ALBA OK / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Janitor → Senior Janitor → Supervisor Janitor → Facility Manager → Building Maintenance Specialist
Required Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Basic Tool Handling / Cleaning Skills / Supplies Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Tool Usage / Cleaning Equipment Operation / Communication Skills / Disinfection and Sterilization Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss small dirt or equipment abnormalities and maintain safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to continue long hours of cleaning or moving heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because special analysis or logical thinking is not often required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because the work content is routine and little new knowledge acquisition is needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity management or calculations rarely occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Cleaning Technician
Aliases
- Cleaning Staff
- Facility Caretaker
- Facility Janitor
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