They assign tasks and inspect to see that work has been completed. They also hire and train new employees. Some also perform cleaning duties. Janitors is in the Personal and Commercial Services Career Cluster. Although most work is done indoors, some duties are performed outdoors, so janitors may be exposed to the weather.
Janitors usually work without direct supervision.
Some janitors clean one building, while others clean several buildings and travel between them. They often work evenings and weekends. More than one out of three janitors work part time. The work often involves lifting and carrying objects. Many tasks require stamina and constant bending and stretching.