There are many Janitors and Cleaners in California. Since companies usually contract Janitors and Cleaners from commercial cleaning services, these services are becoming a very important source of jobs. Demand for workers is expected to grow because of a large number of people changing jobs, plus job openings resulting from the building of office and other commercial space. There will keep on being more applicants than jobs, but many of the applicants are not qualified. Advancement Experienced Janitors and Cleaners may promote to maintenance supervisor, and, if they save enough money, may eventually own and run their own janitorial service.
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. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click arrow at bottom left of image to begin. Requires QuickTime Education and Training Janitors and Cleaners must have the strength to do hard work, be able to work alone and to read and follow directions For janitorial route work, a driver's license and a car may be needed. Most Janitors and Cleaners learn on the job.