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Aqua Clear Water Solutions

Janitor Travel

Mcallen, TX · On-site

$10 - $13/hr

Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We're looking to hire a hard-working traveling Janitor who can maintain the cleanliness and safety of our equipment and willing to travel daily. You'll be ...

UMG Cleaning

Lead - Janitorial Cleaner

Atlanta, GA

$18 - $22.50/hr

This overnight position, starting at 10pm, plays a crucial role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for thousands of travelers every day. If you have a passion for janitorial work and possess ...

Ethic Corp

Janitor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$31.98/hr

Janitorial Technician Location: Brooklyn, NY & Staten Island, NY Pay: $31.98 per hour Schedule ... Mileage reimbursement paid at the current IRS rate for travel between assigned work locations

Ethic Corp

Janitor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$31.98/hr

Janitorial Technician Location: Brooklyn, NY & Staten Island, NY Pay: $31.98 per hour Schedule ... Mileage reimbursement paid at the current IRS rate for travel between assigned work locations

Ethic Corp

Janitor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$31.98/hr

Paid time off Janitorial Technician Location: Brooklyn, NY & Staten Island, NY Pay: $31.98 per hour ... Mileage reimbursement paid at the current IRS rate for travel between assigned work locations

Davy Crockett Travel Center

Janitor

Greeneville, TN · On-site

$10/hr

A janitor may also assist in checking in inventory and putting stock in storage areas ... Welcome to Davy Crockett TA Travel Center Your DESTINATION Travel Center when traveling I-81 ...

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How much do traveling janitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling janitor in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traveling janitor?

Traveling janitors are cleaning professionals who move between various locations, rather than being assigned to just one building or facility. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards at multiple sites, which may include offices, schools, hospitals, or construction sites. Traveling janitors often work for cleaning companies that service a range of clients, and their schedules can vary depending on client needs and locations. This role requires flexibility, strong time management skills, and the ability to adapt to different environments and cleaning requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a traveling janitor?

To thrive as a Traveling Janitor, you need experience in cleaning procedures, knowledge of sanitation standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, chemicals, and sometimes scheduling or work-order systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient, consistent service while adapting to different environments and maintaining safety standards across multiple locations.

What are some unique challenges faced by traveling janitors compared to stationary janitorial roles?

Traveling janitors often face challenges such as adapting quickly to new environments, managing varying schedules, and transporting cleaning equipment between multiple locations. They need to be highly organized and self-motivated, as they may work independently in unfamiliar facilities. Additionally, strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with different site managers and ensuring that cleaning standards are consistently met across all assignments.

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Infographic showing various Traveling Janitor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,056 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Traveling Janitor

Saginaw, MI • On-site

CARAVAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLC
Facilities Support Services • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about CARAVAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLCexternal

$18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Lead Janitor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Summary Keeps premises of buildings in clean and orderly condition.   First point of contact for customer and/or vendors when a supervisor or site manager is not available.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
  • Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
  • Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
  • Calls in repair requests for equipment as needed.
  • Ordering janitorial chemicals, consumables, paper products etc.
  • Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
  • Dusts furniture and equipment.
  • Polishes metalwork.
  • Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork.
  • Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
  • Empties wastebaskets, and empties and cleans ashtrays.
  • Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
  • Replenishes bathroom supplies.
  • Replaces light bulbs.
  • Cuts and trims grass, and shovels snow.
  • Delivers messages.
  • Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
  • Sets up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall.
  • Stack and move pallets as needed.
  • Breakdown of cardboard and pallets

Competencies                                                  

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

 

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                                    

 

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Language Skills                                                             

 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Reasoning Ability                                                         

 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

 

Ordering supplies, quality audits, 1st line of communication with customer onsite, point of contact for vendor services, calling in equipment repairs, responsible for safety audits and safety observation

 


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