JANITOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 11, 2025 - The Janitor has prior housekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality settings such as hotels, resorts, or conference centers, and demonstrates strong guest service and communication skills. This role requires physical stamina to work on foot for extended periods, the ability to lift to 50 pounds, and a commitment to maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with OSHA and local health regulations. The janitor also needs to be highly organized, detail-oriented, CPR certified, and flexible to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Janitor Resume
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Floor Care
  • Restroom Cleaning
  • Trash Removal
  • Window Cleaning
  • Equipment Operation
  • Chemical Handling
  • Waste Disposal
  • Inventory Management
  • Outdoor Cleaning
  • Safety Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Orientation
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability

Summary of Janitor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Facility Management with 1 year of Experience

  • Janitorial or related experience and/or training.
  • Must have plumbing and mechanical aptitude, good safety habits.
  • Understanding of ongoing housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
  • Able to exercise common sense, good judgement, consistency and self-control in day-to-day contact with residents and in other business-related matters.
  • Able to be familiar with power, water and gas turnoffs, clean out traps, fire extinguishers and fire systems.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents and suppliers.

2. BS in Environmental Science with 2 years of Experience

  • Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Must have time management, organization skills.
  • Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools.
  • Great communication and customer service skills.
  • Prior experience in facilities.
  • Able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

3. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of the proper use of cleaning agents.
  • Must have personal skills to communicate appropriately with tenants.
  • Ability to understand and read English.
  • Able to familiarize with or able to learn how to use Microsoft Outlook email.
  • Janitorial and multifamily or hospitality cleaning experience.
  • Experience working with diverse, low-income, or special needs populations.
  • Knowledge of Hazmat procedures.
  • Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook.

4. BA in Building Services Administration with 1 year of Experience

  • Experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hotel, resort, or conference center.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Must be highly organized.
  • Ability to maintain sanitation standards while also adhering to all OSHA and local health department rules and regulations.
  • Must be able to work the majority of the shift in a standing position, constantly moving, and be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, etc.
  • Strong guest service Skills.
  • Must have attention to detail and be customer service oriented.
  • Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers.
  • Must be CPR certified.

5. BA in Hospitality Management with 3 years of Experienc

  • Must have janitorial experience.
  • Willingness to work early morning or late night shifts.
  • Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
  • Must have the capacity to take direction.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Must be capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to positive attitude, self-starter.
  • Able to work with little to no supervision.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member to accomplish daily tasks.
  • Ability to work under extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat or cold when working outdoors).

6. BA in Business Administration with 1 year of Experience

  • Able to clean and maintain floors, carpets, walls and stairwells in assigned areas around the campus.
  • Able to perform sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, wiping, scrubbing and mopping around campus.
  • Able to clean classrooms, as well as chalk/marker boards.
  • Able to return classroom furniture and other furniture, such as lounges, to the proper position.
  • Able to clean, polish and disinfect bathroom fixtures, including toilets, showers, water fountains, partitions, walls, floors and replenish bathroom supplies.
  • Able to dust, clean and polish building surfaces, shelves, cabinets and furniture.
  • Must have a customer-centric attitude.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Able to read, write, and speak English clearly.

7. BS in Maintenance Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have desire and the ability to learn.
  • Reliable and dependable, able to be at work every day, on time.
  • Ability to interact and share information with team members at all levels.
  • Able to participate in their work group.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced and repetitive task environment.
  • Willingness to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the plant.
  • Must have experience cleaning in a business setting.
  • Prior experience using heavy equipment.

8. BA in Environmental Studies with 3 years of Experience

  • Manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
  • Must have flexibility to work overtime, including weekends.
  • Able to work evening and/or night shifts.
  • Knowledge of sanitation chemicals.
  • Experience cleaning or sanitizing equipment.
  • Ability to work in wet or humid conditions regularly.
  • Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, and lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Ability to prioritize work schedule and remain flexible.
  • Ability to multitask and problem-solve.
  • Must be a self-motivated, independent, dependable individual.