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Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Instant messaging software |
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Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts. |
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Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. |
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Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. |
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Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items. |
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Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. |
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Dust and polish furniture and equipment. |
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Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. |
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Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers. |
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Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary. |
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Hang draperies and dust window blinds. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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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. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$34,649.00 |
$16.66 |
$14.41 |
$14.81 - $17.51 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$35,568.00 |
$17.10 |
$14.84 |
$15.25 - $18.09 |
Danbury |
$33,886.00 |
$16.29 |
$14.64 |
$14.98 - $17.18 |
Hartford |
$34,785.00 |
$16.72 |
$14.55 |
$14.81 - $17.70 |
New Haven |
$34,471.00 |
$16.58 |
$14.01 |
$14.50 - $17.58 |
New London/Norwich |
$34,199.00 |
$16.44 |
$14.30 |
$14.74 - $17.01 |
Waterbury |
$34,575.00 |
$16.62 |
$14.32 |
$14.77 - $17.41 |
Torrington |
$35,067.00 |
$16.86 |
$14.48 |
$14.76 - $17.79 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities. |
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products |
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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
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Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
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Food Preparation Workers |
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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
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Dishwashers |
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