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How much do terminal cleaning jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for terminal cleaning in the United States is $71,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Terminal Cleaning job?

A Terminal Cleaning job involves deep cleaning and disinfecting high-risk environments such as hospitals, surgical rooms, and healthcare facilities. This process eliminates harmful pathogens to maintain a sterile and safe space for patients and staff. It requires following strict protocols, using specialized cleaning agents, and ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly sanitized. Workers in this role play a crucial part in infection control and healthcare safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Terminal Cleaning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Terminal Cleaning, strong attention to detail, knowledge of sanitation protocols, and the ability to follow strict cleaning procedures are required, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital-grade disinfectants, specialized cleaning equipment, and sometimes certification in infection control (such as OSHA or AHE certification) are typically preferred. Reliability, time management, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role, especially when coordinating with healthcare teams. These skills are critical to ensuring sterile environments, preventing infection, and maintaining patient and staff safety in sensitive settings such as hospitals or laboratories.

What are the typical work hours and team dynamics for a Terminal Cleaning position?

Terminal Cleaning roles often follow shift-based schedules, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays to accommodate the round-the-clock operation of healthcare facilities. You will typically work as part of an environmental services or housekeeping team, collaborating with other cleaners, supervisors, and sometimes directly with healthcare staff to coordinate cleaning tasks. Team members rely on each other to ensure all rooms and equipment are properly sanitized according to strict procedures and timelines. This cooperative environment helps maintain both efficiency and the high standards required for patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Terminal Cleaning job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,911 per year, or $34.6 per hour.
Commercial cleaning

Commercial cleaning

ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning by Alliance

Swedesboro, NJ

$17/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Opportunity for advancement

Position Summary: This position will be responsible for creating cleaner and healthier environments for our customers buildings and grounds by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned:
Summary of Essential Position Functions:

  • Dust all furniture, including desks, chairs, tables, and high areas including vents
  • Detail dust all hallways and common areas per the daily detail dusting schedule.
  • Clean occupied and unoccupied rooms per the daily detail schedule
  • Perform terminal cleaning as requested
  • Perform deep cleaning of rooms based on CDC guidelines related to any infectious disease.
  • Clean all common areas as described per the daily detail schedule
  • Sanitize daily all touch areas
  • Collect trash and infectious waste
  • Replenish stock
  • Clean all glass and mirrors at all entryways and the main entrance.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms; bending and kneeling required.
  • Vacuum all areas with rugs and fabric furniture using a 20lbs backpack vacuum
  • Clean bathroom tiles (Walls and Floors)
  • Clean stairwells and hallways.
  • Arrive to the work location at the scheduled time
  • Work within allotted budgeted hours
  • Ability to work alone and unsupervised.
  • Comply with all mandatory training
Requirements:

  • Ability to meet Physical demands that include walking and standing, climbing, bending, balancing, pushing, kneeling to clean floors by hand, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (including wearing a 20-pound backpack vacuum), repetitive bending and lifting, and repetitive arm movements.
  • Traveling to and from other locations
  • Must consent to background and drug screening, if necessary.
Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Credentials:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Experience in a service environment is preferred but not required. Experience/Skills/Knowledge
  • One (1) to Two (2) years of previous janitorial experience preferred
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to multi-task and work independently and as a member of a team
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
  • Bilingual Preffered not required
Schedule: Monday, Friday, & Sunday
Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Experience:
  • Janitorial: 2 years (Required)