Janitor
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- For the card game sometimes called Janitor, see President.
Image:Janitor's bucket with mop.jpg A janitor is a person who takes care of a building, such as a school, office building, or apartment block. They are responsible primarily for cleaning, and often (though not always) some maintenance and security.
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Title
The title is derived from the Latin word ianitor meaning "doorkeeper" (See also building superintendent). A female janitor is called a janitrix, although this term is rarely used. A typical title given to janitors as a term of higher respect is custodian. Janitors have also come up with a number of alternative and sometimes humorous job titles, including:
- Custodial technician
- Sanitation supervisor
- Domestic engineer
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Occupational Tasks
Typical janitorial work often consists of the following tasks:
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Urinals
- Cleaning Floors
- Emptying trash
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Median Salaries per Employer Type
- School – US$ 22,200
- Hospital – US$ 24,000
- Non-profit organization – US$ 16,280
- Federal government – US$ 30,000
- College/University – US$ 29,000 [1]
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