We surveyed 7,507 janitors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical janitor. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a janitor?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a janitor typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a janitor?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a janitor. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for janitors.
Do janitors work full-time or part-time?
34% of janitors work in full-time roles while 66% work part-time.
Is being a janitor stressful?
Low
High
Janitors tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a janitor?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particularly important part of being a janitor.
Does being a janitor require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for janitors.
Do janitors have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Janitors tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a janitor physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a janitor requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are janitors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Janitors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a janitor require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a janitor.
Does being a good janitor require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassionate and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a janitor.