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Janitor resume skills and keywords

In 67 Janitor job postings from 40 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Trash (55 %), Attention to detail (48 %), Communication (39 %), Mopping (37 %) and Driver license (30 %). Of the top 40 skills, 21 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 19 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Janitor job postings

Skills requested in 67 Janitor job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Trash55 %Hard skill
Attention to detail48 %Soft skill
Communication39 %Soft skill
Mopping37 %Hard skill
Driver license30 %Certification
Vacuuming28 %Hard skill
Housekeeping25 %Hard skill
Customer service21 %Soft skill
Flexibility21 %Soft skill
Sanitation19 %Hard skill
OSHA19 %Certification
Professionalism18 %Soft skill
Housing16 %Hard skill
Teamwork16 %Soft skill
Standard operating procedures15 %Hard skill
PPE13 %Hard skill
Collaboration12 %Soft skill
Interpersonal skills12 %Soft skill
Trash and recycling10 %Hard skill
Property Management9 %Hard skill
Coaching9 %Soft skill
Work ethic9 %Soft skill
Creativity9 %Soft skill
Replenishment9 %Hard skill
Deep cleaning9 %Hard skill
Problem Solving9 %Soft skill
Sanitizing7 %Hard skill
Waste Management7 %Hard skill
Growth mindset7 %Soft skill
Time Management7 %Soft skill
CPR/First Aid7 %Certification
Analytical skills7 %Soft skill
Decision making7 %Soft skill
Critical thinking7 %Soft skill
Logistics6 %Hard skill
Organizational skills6 %Soft skill
SOPs6 %Hard skill
Laundry6 %Hard skill
Bilingual6 %Soft skill
Carpentry4 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (18)

Soft skills (19)

Certifications and licenses (3)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these janitor postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

common areas 37 %sweeping/mopping 27 %perform routine 21 %routine cleaning 19 %verbal instructions 19 %follow written 19 %non exempt 16 %assigned tasks 16 %remove trash 16 %areas clean 15 %sweep mop 15 %general maintenance 15 %continuous training 15 %extended periods 15 %snow removal 15 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Janitor resume example. Then prepare for the Janitor interview questions that test them.

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Janitor resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Janitor resume?

In 67 Janitor job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Trash (55 %), Attention to detail (48 %), Communication (39 %), Mopping (37 %) and Driver license (30 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Janitor resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 19 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Attention to detail (48 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Janitor postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Driver license (30 %), OSHA (19 %) and CPR/First Aid (7 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 67 public Janitor job postings at 40 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (59) and Lever (8). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 67. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 67 public job postings for janitor roles (titles such as Porter, Custodian, Janitor and Cleaner (On-Call)) at 40 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 59 and Lever 8. Employers in the sample include The Scion Group, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), Indie Campers, Soho House via Caterer.com, Soho House & Co. and Fairstead ESC LLC. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 67. Updated quarterly. Download the data: janitor-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.