Most Janitors and Cleaners learn on the job. They are given harder work with more experience. They learn to operate and keep up machines used on the job such as wet and dry vacuums, buffers, and polishers. Janitors and Cleaners may take classes at job training centers, community colleges, or adult schools. However, many are trained on the job by the employer or by a co-worker.
Newspaper ads are also a good source of job leads.
In the classified ads, Janitor jobs may be listed under various titles such as Cleaner, Porter, Custodian and, even, Laborer or General Helper. The purpose of this occupational guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions.