Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
National Occupation Code (NOC): 6733 ยท Browse All Occupations
Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Alternate Job Titles
- Airport Janitor
- Airport Maintenance Worker
- Apartment Building Caretaker
- Apartment Building Concierge
- Apartment Building Maintenance Worker
- Apartment Maintenance Man/woman
- Building Caretaker
- Building Custodian
- Building Handyman/woman
- Building Maintenance Man/woman
- Building Maintenance Worker
- Building Operator - Maintenance
- Building Services Worker
- Building Superintendent
- Campground Cleaner
- Church Caretaker
- Construction Campsite Attendant
- Custodian
- Factory Cleaner
- Factory Maintenance Man/woman
- Handyman/woman
- Heavy-duty Cleaner
- Industrial Cleaner
- Industrial Plant Cleaner
- Janitor
- Live-in Superintendant
- Maintenance Man/woman, Buildings
- Office Building Concierge
- Plant Cleaner
- Plant Maintenance Worker
- School Custodian
- School Janitor
- Building Caretaker
- Building Superintendent
- Custodian
- Handyman/woman
- Heavy-duty Cleaner
- Industrial Cleaner
- Plant Cleaner
- School Janitor
- Environmental Services Custodian
- Handyman
- Handyperson
- Maintenance Person
- Maintenance Services Representative
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Facility Maintenance Helper
- Resort Maintenance Technician
- Sanitation Team Member
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $34,728 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $35,026 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $41,174 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $41,528 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $37,274 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $34,513 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $36,523 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $36,523 |
| Female | $39,958 |
Extracted Salary Information (160 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 1,105 |
| 25 to 34 years | 930 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,525 |
| 45 to 54 years | 2,870 |
| 55 to 64 years | 2,480 |
| 65 to 74 years | 870 |
| 75 years and over | 55 |
| Total | 9,835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 4,555 |
| Part Time | 5,390 |
| Total | 9,940 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,315 |
| Female | 2,525 |
| Total | 9,835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 8,790 |
| Self Employed | 1,045 |
| Total | 9,835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 9,360 |
| Unemployed | 470 |
| Total | 9,835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2,140 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 3,825 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 770 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 2,010 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 270 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 935 |
| Total | 9,940 |
