Janitors for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
NYCHA, Caretaker J-JanitorSafety Facility Services
ABM Industries Inc
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Janitor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $49,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,015 – $58,731 yearly
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Janitor
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJanitor
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningJanitor and Cleaner
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementGuard CardConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IProperty & Casualty License+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingProduct ManagementNight Janitor
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementData EntryTrainingJanitor
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAForklift CertificationSkills
Janitorial ExperienceSanitationCustodial ExperienceCleaningHousekeeping AssistanceFront DeskJanitor
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Janitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceCleaningCommercial CleaningDrivingDOT (Department of Transportation) Regulations
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What's the average time to fill a janitor role?
The average time to fill a janitor role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do janitors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a janitor include: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for janitors?
Common licenses or certifications for janitors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to janitors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to janitors include: janitor and cleaner, night janitor and custodian/janitor.
What level of education is common for a janitor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a janitor in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a janitor?
Most janitors have 13 years of professional experience.
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