What are examples of building and grounds cleaning jobs?

Ground maintenance workers, janitors, building cleaners, pest control workers.

What are the highest paid building and grounds cleaning jobs?

The highest median paying jobs (2019) are Pest control workers ($37,330), Ground maintenance workers ($30,890), Janitors and building clearers ($27,430).

Building & Grounds Cleaning Occupations

Q: What is the median annual wage for building and grounds cleaning jobs?

The latest known median annual wage (2019) for building and grounds cleaning jobs is $28,330, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

The most recent data of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019) states the following:

Employment in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 279,500 new jobs.

More workers will be needed to keep up with increasing demand for lawn care, landscaping, and cleaning services from large institutions, including universities and corporate campuses. Many aging or busy homeowners also require these services to help maintain their properties.

The median annual wage for building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations was $28,330 in May 2019, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810. Example occupations are maintenance workers, janitors and building cleaners, and pest control workers.

(Source: bls.gov)

Building & Grounds Cleaning Jobs

Below you find a list of building and grounds cleaning positions with a job summary, entry-level education, and median pay level. Each link brings you to a specific job page where you can find more information about the position, and commonly asked interview questions and answers for that job.

Occupation	Job Summary	Entry-Level Education	2019 Median Pay

Grounds Maintenance Workers	Grounds maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy.	See How to Become One	$30,890
Janitors and Building Cleaners	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	No formal educational credential	$27,430
Pest Control Workers	Pest control workers remove unwanted pests that infest buildings and surrounding areas.	High school diploma or equivalent	$37,330

(Source: bls.gov)

Job Interview Topics – Common Job Interview Questions & Answers

Below you can find a list of common job interview topics. Each link will direct you to an article regarding the specific topics that discuss commonly asked interview questions. Furthermore, each article discusses why the interviewer asks these questions and how you answer them!