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How exposed to AI is a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner?

Of the 23 tasks O*NET lists for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 0 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 22 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Building CustodianBuilding Services Technician (Building Services Tech)Building Services WorkerCleanerCustodial WorkerCustodianFacilities WorkerHeavy Duty CustodianJanitorSchool Custodian
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
23
tasks rated for this occupation
24%
hold a degree, from a survey of only 17
2037k
people do this job in the US
8 of 8
least protected in cleaning and grounds

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Only with software built on top

1
  • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties

Cannot be sped up

22
  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
  • Gather and empty trash
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
  • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment
  • Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
  • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
  • Steam-clean or shampoo carpets
  • Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks
  • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals
  • Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
  • Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment
  • Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds
  • Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings
  • Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems
  • Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment
  • Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation
  • Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work
  • Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.