65312
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Main duties
- This group performs 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 and plants
- Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
Example job titles
- •custodian
- •heavy-duty cleaner
- •industrial cleaner
- •plant cleaner
- •school janitor
Overview
Under the official ESDC NOC 2021 classification, NOC 65312 covers janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners. These workers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interiors and exteriors of commercial, institutional, industrial, or residential buildings. Their typical duties include sweeping, mopping, washing walls and windows, emptying trash, operating specialized heavy-duty cleaning equipment, and performing minor maintenance or routine repairs to building systems such as heating, plumbing, and electrical setups.
NOC 65312 is classified under TEER 5, representing occupations that typically require no formal educational credentials or short-term work demonstration. For Canadian immigration, TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry. However, candidates in this category may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) entry-level and semi-skilled streams, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other localized pilot programs.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional immigration or legal advice. Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and ESDC for official updates.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.