6731-NOC

Specialized cleaners

(NOC 65311)
Annual Earnings
$41,712
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
No Formal Education
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
1,420

Career Overview

Specialized cleaners:

  • Clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques
  • Work for specialized cleaning service companies
  • May be self-employed

 

Duties

Carpet and upholstery cleaners:

  • Operate cleaning machines to clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture on customers' premises or in carpet and upholstery cleaning establishments

Chimney cleaners:

  • Clean soot and creosote from chimneys and fireplaces using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners

Furnace and ventilation system cleaners:

  • Clean ducts, vents and filters of furnaces in residences and commercial buildings using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners

Sandblasters:

  • Clean building exteriors, tanks, chimneys and industrial equipment using sandblasting, pressurized steam or hydroblasting equipment

Vehicle cleaners:

  • Clean the interior and exterior of automobiles, buses, streetcars, railway cars and subway cars

Window cleaners:

  • Wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces in lowrise and highrise buildings

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$41,712

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$26.00/hr
Median$20.00/hr
Low$16.75/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

5,430

% Employed Full Time

33%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place indoors and outdoors, so workers may be exposed to various weather conditions
  • Working at heights can be hazardous
  • Working with equipment, instruments and power tools can be a source of injury
  • The workplace may contain dust, soot, sand and other air-borne particles
  • Workers may be exposed to chemicals, noise and vibrations
  • Work involves contact with water or other liquids

 

Career Pathways

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.

Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Auto detailer
Building exterior cleaner
Carpet cleaner
Chimney cleaner
Freight car cleaner
Furnace cleaner
Laboratory equipment cleaner
Sandblaster
Septic tank cleaner
Upholstery cleaner
Vehicle cleaner
Ventilation system cleaner
Window cleaner

Education, Training and Skills

  • There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group
  • On-the-job training is usually provided
  • Previous experience in a related position may be required for some occupations in this unit group

 

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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

49%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

46%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

45%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

44%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

42%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

42%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

41%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

41%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

40%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

38%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

5,430
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 165 3.0%
Kootenay 190 3.5%
Mainland/Southwest 2,965 54.6%
North Coast and Nechako 60 1.1%
Northeast 105 1.9%
Thompson-Okanagan 920 16.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,025 18.9%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

1,420
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 40 -0.1%
Kootenay 40 0.5%
Mainland/Southwest 730 0.6%
North Coast and Nechako 10 0.0%
Northeast 20 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 290 1.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 290 0.9%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Business, Building And Other Support Services460
Retail Trade400
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services340
Construction60
Transportation And Warehousing60
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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