Specialized Cleaners
(NOC 6732)
in All Sales and ServiceSpecialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. They work for specialized cleaning service companies or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$15.00
Median$22.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$3,209
Minimum$20,266
Median$40,713
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$15.00
Median$25.60
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Specialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. They work for specialized cleaning service companies or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Carpet and upholstery cleaners:
- Use cleaning machines to clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture on customers' locations or in carpet and upholstery cleaning shops.
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 hydro blasting equipment.
Vehicle cleaners:
- Clean cars, buses, streetcars, railway cars and subway cars.
Window cleaners:
- Wash and clean windows and other glass surfaces in low-rise and high-rise buildings.
Sample 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
- ventilation system cleaner
- window cleaner
Skills
- You should have good health, physical stamina, and manual dexterity. You must also be able to work on your own and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- There are no specific education requirements for jobs in this group.
- Completion of high school may be required.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
- Experience in a related position may be required for some jobs in this group.
Other considerations
- Some jobs in this group require cleaning and maintenance experience. Movement to supervisory cleaning positions is possible with additional training or experience. Workers are often expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$24,305 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$17,192 median annual incomeSouthern
$15,098 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$15,297 median annual incomeCape Breton
$23,642 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Real estate and rental and leasing
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
45-54
25-34
35-44
55-64
65+
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$21,133 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,648 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$16,370 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$22,843 median annual incomeBachelor
N/ACompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
Regulations
Compulsory Certification (Mandatory): This is a regulated designated trade in Nova Scotia. Individuals must hold a Certification of Qualification, be a registered apprentice, or hold a temporary work permit to legally work in this trade.
Additional resources
There are no additional resources for this occupation.