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Cleaner NEC

811699 · Heavy Next-day ready
Career data Verified

Housekeepers clean and service rooms in private homes and accommodation facilities like hotels and motels.

Most common salary $50k – $66k
Upper salary up to $83k
Training 0-1 year
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Description

This occupation group covers cleaners not elsewhere classified including: chimney sweep; graffiti cleaner, high pressure cleaner and swimming pool cleaner.

Typical work tasks

  • Selects and applies cleaning agents to remove stains from surfaces; fills cleaning machines with water and other cleaning agents; treats surfaces with soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants, and treats for pests; cleans stone walls, metal surfaces, fascias and window frames using high pressure water cleaners and solvents; applies chemicals and high pressure cleaning methods to remove micro-organisms from water and filtration systems, and use wet vacuums and other suction equipment to remove scale, accumulated dirt and other deposits from swimming pools, cooling tower components and drains.

Typical work environment

  • Works outdoors or indoors as the job requires.
  • May work in all weathers.
  • Wears protective clothing as required, usually gloves, overalls and boots.
  • Occasionally deals with sharp and heavy items and the work may at times be dirty, dusty and smelly.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Medium to heavy physical demand
  • Constantly stands and walks when cleaning and moving around areas to be cleaned.
  • Stretching up or across is likely required when cleaning most surfaces and climbing on ladders or platforms is likely to be required on an occasional basis.
  • Squatting or crouching is likely when cleaning surfaces low to the ground.
  • Twisting of body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
  • There is likely to be occasional contact with sharp objects and a variety of other hazardous substances.
  • Bending is frequent when picking up rubbish, equipment or carrying out some cleaning tasks.
  • Medium to heavy lifting and carrying is constant when carrying equipment.
  • Repetitive movements such as sweeping are common.
  • Operation of machinery will be occasional to constant depending on the nature of the work.
  • Use of hand-held equipment is common in the form of sweeping and cleaning equipment, cloths, vacuum cleaners or other suction devices. Powered machines may also be used by people working in commercial settings.
  • Mental skills necessary include organisational and communication skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Nil entry requirements for cleaner NEC.

Entry Requirements

  • Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.