Janitor vs Laundry Attendant

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Pay

Janitor

$40,600 typical, a year

Most Janitors earn $34,300 to $43,700 a year.

From 4,057 postings that list pay

20,578 open jobs now

Janitor salaries Janitor jobs

Laundry Attendant

$34,600 typical, a year

Most Laundry Attendants earn $31,200 to $37,400 a year.

From 168 postings that list pay

1,540 open jobs now

Laundry Attendant salaries Laundry Attendant jobs

Janitors typically earn about $6,000 more a year than Laundry Attendants.

What each one does

Janitor

  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, and common areas.
  • Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility.
  • Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste.
  • Dust furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
  • Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
  • Follow safety, infection control, and cleaning procedures.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Laundry Attendant

  • Sort soiled linens and clothing according to type and color.
  • Operate washers and dryers according to established procedures.
  • Fold, stack, and distribute clean linens and clothing.
  • Inspect linens and clothing for stains or damage.
  • Clean and sanitize laundry equipment and work areas.
  • Maintain a clean and organized laundry facility.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Janitor

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 1 in 10 postings

More common in Janitor postings

  • Commercial Cleaning 1 in 10 postings
  • Cleaning Chemicals 1 in 10 postings
  • Window Washing 1 in 15 postings
  • Residential Cleaning 1 in 20 postings
  • Safety Equipment Usage 1 in 20 postings
  • Floor Waxing 1 in 25 postings

Laundry Attendant

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 1 in 20 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 1 in 15 postings

More common in Laundry Attendant postings

  • Laundry Services 5 in 10 postings
  • Washer Operation 1 in 10 postings
  • Infection Control 1 in 15 postings
  • Inventory Management 1 in 15 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 25 postings
  • Laundry Operations Management 1 in 30 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Janitor

  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Laundry Attendant

  • Driver's License 1 in 20 postings

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