subject: Getting Into The Office Cleaning Service [print this page] Today, getting a job in general can be a tough process. While things are slowly getting better with the economy, it is taking time and there are still fewer offers overall But one field that has and continues to grow is janitorial building maintenance and office cleaning. In fact, it is estimated that there will be an 11% growth in the next several years and a lot of the services will be needed in medical facilities, since that field itself is rapidly growing.
To get a job in janitorial and office cleaning services, it is good to have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. You don't need prior experience, though it does help if you are looking to apply to a job in a specific kind of environment. You will need and receive on the job training that will get you ready for all the basics you are going to encounter and all the tasks you'll be expected to perform.
So what are you expected to do? At the core, janitors and cleaning aids are meant to keep buildings tidy and safe. If you are working in just office cleaning, you may find you are only dealing with sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning windows and dealing with immediate care in a work break room. Janitorial cleaning means taking care of the building as a whole, so that is repairs and maintenance as well as cleaning on a larger scale. Some companies do one or the other and some companies do both. In both cases you can be trained fairly easily on the job.
Most cleaners get to work full time, because a lot of buildings need 24/7 maintenance. So even if they work in shifts with someone else, they'll most likely get a full 35-40 hours a week, making it a stable job. There will also be something to do and the services will always be needed. It's one of those jobs that can guarantee work.
The environment can be a bit hazardous, depending on the place you are working and the kind of job you are performing, which is why safety is important. It's important that you learn all safety instructions and how to handle a variety of situations. You also need to make sure you have all the proper gear to keep you safe, like gloves and goggles. No matter what the project, it's important to keep from having an accident.
