Will AI replace Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.
Time left: 5 years and 1 month · Group: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
The official job description
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners do all day (for now)
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Also known as
Airport Attendant, Alley Cleaner, Blinds Cleaner, Blinds Washer, Brass Cleaner, Brass Polisher, Building Attendant, Building Custodian
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 5 years and 1 month left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners?
5 years and 1 month. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: service, clean, or supply restrooms. The rest follows.