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Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents  (NOC 6663)
Mauricie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious establishments, and industrial and other establishments.

building caretaker, building superintendent, custodian, handyman/woman, heavy-duty cleaner, industrial cleaner, plant cleaner, school janitor.

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Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
  • Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
  • Empty trash cans and other waste containers
  • Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
  • Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
  • Cut grass and tend grounds
  • Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
  • Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
  • Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
  • May water and tend to plants
  • May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
  • Ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment
  • May advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent
  • May supervise other workers.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Trois-Rivières, Louiseville, Shawinigan, Grand-Mère, La Tuque, Sainte-Marthe-du-Cap, Saint-Louis-de-France, Saint-Tite, Shawinigan-Sud, Les Vieilles-Forges

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Outlook & Prospects for Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents in Mauricie Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents in Mauricie Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Mauricie Region Fair 2013-01-22

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Mauricie region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

Most of the approximately 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Mauricie are in the service sector, while a smaller proportion are in manufacturing.

The unemployment rate is high in this occupation in Mauricie and, between now and 2014, employment levels will increase slightly. Job opportunities will mainly stem from replacement needs, largely due to retirement. A few new jobs will be added. Since this occupation usually has low educational requirements, the labour pool is quite large.

Workers aged 45 and older account for more than half of the workers in this occupation (55%) in Mauricie, compared to 44% for all occupations in the region.

Women are weakly represented in this occupation, holding 21% of the jobs. There are a relatively large number of self-employed workers, who account for just under 14% of the labour force, compared to 9.5% for all occupations in the region.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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