Individuals that take on school cleaning jobs will usually have a range of important cleaning duties. This sector is a bit different from the other cleaning niches in terms of the work that needs to be done which is more janitorial in comparison. Some of the duties include:
- Floor cleaning
- Rug shampooing
- Wall washing
- Glass cleaning
- Trash removal
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Cleaning the cafeteria after lunch
- Unlocking and locking the buildings before and after school hours
Janitorial duties often go much farther than that and can include:
- Making sure that faucets don’t leak
- Some painting
- Light carpentry
- Lawn mowing
- Minor heating & cooling tasks
- Mopping floors
- Extermination
- Snow & ice removal
Work Hours
For the most part, office buildings are cleaned after hours of operation. For many this means working in the evening. However, school cleaning jobs are a bit different and require that workers work in shifts so someone is readily available at all times. Part-time cleaning jobs usually require working in the evenings and/or weekends. The good news is that weekends are almost always free.
Other Considerations
People that decide to work cleaning schools are almost always considered to be employees rather than people who are in business for themselves. This means that there is no need to be bothered with buying insurance or supplies as they will all be supplied. Those who are hired in as janitors will have to pass other criteria as opposed to independent cleaners such as:
- Drug screening
- criminal background check
- A physical
- A minimum of a GED
Because school cleaning jobs are considered to be more permanent employment it is likely that you would be given the same perks that other school employees have such as insurance, 401K, and retirement benefits. Most janitorial jobs keep the employee in the same school or at least the same district for the duration of their employment.
When it comes to part time cleaning jobs, cleaning schools or what many call janitorial work is a good choice. The jobs are pretty basic and duties are often mundane.
Pay
School cleaning job compensation can vary considerably. Some cleaning staff, as mentioned is hired as a regular employee and they are the ones that make the least amount of money. Cleaning staff that does work on a contractual basis will likely make the most money. The national average for school janitors that are employed through the school district ranges from $20,000-$35,000 respectively.
As you can see this type of cleaning job is different from most others. Schools do not, as a rule, just hire random employees or companies to enter the school buildings because there are children involved and for safety provisions this is understandable.
A cleaning job in a school can be a rewarding career for many people, it can also be versatile and secure. If you are the type of person that likes to work at your own pace then this just might the job for you.
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I have purchased some programs in the past and was disappointed with its contents. Would you be willing to provide a table of contents and how many pages are in your books before I make a purchase.
Thanks
Raul Garcia
(Reflections Property Cleaning)
Absolutely! We will get a table of contents online in the next week. We are releasing a new 2010 edition in the next 2 weeks also! Thanks for your interest.