Free janitor job description template
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Janitor job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Janitor
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Janitor who keeps offices, stores and other buildings clean, safe and ready for the next day. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Sweep, mop and vacuum floors
- Empty trash and recycling
- Clean and disinfect restrooms and break areas
- Restock supplies such as paper products and soap
- Clean windows, glass and surfaces
- Report damage, spills and maintenance problems
- Lock up and secure the building [if assigned]
What you need
- Able to stand, bend and lift [weight] during a shift
- Reliable and on time, often for early or evening shifts
- Willingness to follow cleaning and chemical safety instructions
- Background check [if your customers or insurer require one]
Nice to have
- Prior janitorial or commercial cleaning experience
- Keys-and-alarm responsibility experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Summit Building Care, a small commercial cleaning company.
Summit Building Care is hiring a Janitor for evening office cleaning (Monday to Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). You'll vacuum, empty trash, clean restrooms and restock supplies on a set checklist. We provide equipment and training; you provide reliable transportation.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a janitor does
A janitor keeps offices, stores and other buildings clean, safe and ready for the next day. Typical duties include:
- Sweep, mop and vacuum floors
- Empty trash and recycling
- Clean and disinfect restrooms and break areas
- Restock supplies such as paper products and soap
- Clean windows, glass and surfaces
- Report damage, spills and maintenance problems
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says certification is not required for janitors. If your customers or insurance require a background check or bonding, state that in the posting.
Training: Learned on the job; show new hires the chemicals and equipment before their first shift alone.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Janitors and Building Cleaners.
How much does a janitor make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do I need to run a background check on janitors?
Many cleaners work alone in buildings after hours, so customers and insurers often ask. Whether it is required depends on your contracts and your state's rules for background checks, so confirm both before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.