Another Word for “janitor” on a Resume
Many resumes use a more descriptive job title than “janitor”. Use the title your employer used, or one that describes the scope accurately.
Alternatives: custodian, facilities maintenance technician, environmental services associate, building maintenance worker, cleaning specialist.
Custodian
Use it when you worked in schools or public buildings.
Example resume bullet
Custodian for a 900-student high school, maintaining 60 classrooms.
Facilities maintenance technician
Use it when you also handled repairs.
Example resume bullet
Facilities maintenance technician handling cleaning, minor repairs and safety checks.
Environmental services associate
Use it when you worked in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Example resume bullet
Environmental services associate following infection control protocols in a 200-bed hospital.
Building maintenance worker
Use it when you looked after a whole building.
Example resume bullet
Building maintenance worker for a 12-floor office tower.
Cleaning specialist
Use it when you focused on specialist cleaning.
Example resume bullet
Cleaning specialist trained in floor care and chemical safety (OSHA).
Tips for using these words
- Start each bullet with a strong verb, then add the result, ideally with a number.
- Match words to the job description where they are true for you, so both recruiters and screening software see the fit.
- Avoid repeating the same word in several bullets; vary your language across your resume.
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