National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011

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6731 - Light duty cleaners

Light duty cleaners clean the lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office and other buildings, and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cleaner
    • hospital cleaner
    • hotel cleaner
    • house cleaner
    • housekeeping aide
    • housekeeping room attendant
    • light duty cleaner
    • office cleaner
    • sweeper

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Cleaning supervisors (6315)
    • Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (6733)
    • Specialized cleaners (6732)
  • Main duties

    Light duty cleaners perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
    • Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
    • Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
    • Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
    • Stock linen closet and supplies area
    • Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
    • Clean and disinfect public areas such as changing rooms, showers and elevators
    • Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas
    • Pick up debris and empty trash containers
    • Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
    • Report and store lost and found items
    • May provide basic information on facilities
    • May handle complaints.
  • Employment requirements

    • There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group.
    • Certification for housekeeping room attendants or similar certification may be required by some employers.
  • Additional information

    • Progression to supervisory cleaning positions is possible with additional training or experience.
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