Custodial Services
Overview
Custodial services programs prepare people to clean and care for buildings.Custodial services programs prepare people to clean buildings. Students learn to empty garbage cans, clean floors and restrooms, and dust. Some programs also teach basic maintenance skills, such as caring for furnishings and light fixtures.
Custodial services programs include topics such as:
- Cleaning skills
- Basic maintenance skills
Schools
A few career schools offer certificate programs in custodial services. A certificate program usually takes several months to complete.
See schools that offer this program.
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Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
You may also have to pass a basic skills test such as the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Building Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- General Industrial Arts
- Industrial Safety and First Aid
- Work Experience
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
In this program, you usually take courses in the following subjects:
- Air Conditioning
- Appliance Repair
- Cleaning Techniques
- Construction Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Wiring and Troubleshooting
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- First Aid and Safety
- Floor and Wall Coverings
- Furnishing and Equipment Maintenance
- Heating Systems
- Laundry and Linen Services
- Plumbing
- Power Tools and Other Equipment
- Principles of Sanitation
Things to Know
If you want to operate your own custodial services business, you need to supply your own tools and supplies. You may also want to take business and math courses.
Different counties and states have specific safety and health regulations. You should familiarize yourself with those of the city where you want to work.
Schools
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