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Create CVA janitor resume in simple English is a clear, easy-to-read document that shows your cleaning skills, daily tasks, and reliability using basic words and short sentences. Employers want to quickly see what you do, where you worked, and how you helped keep spaces clean and safe. This guide shows exactly how to write a simple janitor resume that gets interviews.
Hiring managers don’t want complicated wording. They scan resumes fast.
They look for:
Clear job tasks
Easy-to-read sentences
Real cleaning experience
Reliability and consistency
Safe use of cleaning products
If your resume is simple and direct, it stands out more than one full of difficult words.
Simple English means using everyday words anyone can understand.
Cleaned
Mopped
Swept
Wiped
Vacuumed
Restocked
Organized
Your resume should follow a clear and simple format.
Include:
Full name
Phone number
Email address
City and state
Example:
Reliable janitor with 2 years of experience cleaning offices and schools. Skilled in daily cleaning, trash removal, and restocking supplies. Focused on keeping spaces clean and safe.
List:
Job title
Executed sanitation procedures
Facilitated environmental maintenance
Administered custodial operations
Keep it human, not technical.
Company name
Location
Dates worked
Then use bullet points for tasks.
Keep it simple:
Cleaning
Mopping
Vacuuming
Trash removal
Safe use of cleaning supplies
Example:
High School Diploma – Lincoln High School
John Smith
Dallas, TX
(123) 456-7890
johnsmith@email.com
Summary
Hardworking janitor with 3 years of experience cleaning offices and schools. Skilled in daily cleaning, restocking supplies, and keeping areas safe and organized.
Work Experience
Janitor
ABC Cleaning Services – Dallas, TX
2021 – Present
Cleaned classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and hallways every day
Mopped floors and vacuumed carpets
Sanitized surfaces and removed trash
Refilled soap, paper towels, and cleaning supplies
Used cleaning products safely
Followed daily cleaning checklists
Kept work areas neat and organized
Helped maintain a clean and safe building
Janitor Assistant
XYZ Facility Services – Dallas, TX
2019 – 2021
Swept and mopped floors
Took out trash and replaced liners
Cleaned restrooms and restocked supplies
Helped with basic maintenance tasks
Followed supervisor instructions
Skills
Cleaning and sanitizing
Floor care (mopping, sweeping, vacuuming)
Trash removal
Supply restocking
Safety awareness
Each bullet point should answer 3 things:
What you did
Where you did it
What the result was
Mopped floors and removed spills to prevent accidents
Vacuumed carpets to maintain a clean workspace
Restocked supplies to ensure staff had what they needed
Removed trash daily to keep areas clean and odor-free
Use simple, clear action verbs:
Cleaned
Swept
Mopped
Vacuumed
Wiped
Sanitized
Removed
Restocked
Organized
Maintained
These words are easy to understand and work well in resumes.
Keep language simple. Complex wording confuses hiring managers.
Use bullet points instead. They are easier to scan.
Avoid:
Use:
Show why your work matters:
If you are a beginner, focus on transferable tasks.
Cleaned home regularly, including floors and bathrooms
Helped maintain clean spaces at school or community events
Followed cleaning routines and checklists
Organized supplies and kept areas tidy
You can also include:
Volunteer work
Part-time tasks
Personal responsibility
Keep your resume clean and readable.
Use short sentences
Keep bullet points under one line when possible
Use simple fonts (Arial, Calibri)
Keep it 1 page
Use clear section headings
Hiring managers often spend less than 10 seconds scanning a resume. Make it easy for them.
Even simple resumes can stand out when they are clear and specific.
Daily tasks clearly
Consistency (every day, regularly)
Attention to detail
Safety awareness
Reliability
Example:
From a hiring standpoint, janitor resumes are reviewed quickly.
What gets attention:
Clear job titles
Simple bullet points
Real tasks (not generic phrases)
Consistent work history
What gets ignored:
Long paragraphs
Complicated wording
Vague descriptions
A simple resume is not weak. It is often stronger because it is easier to understand.
Before sending your resume, check:
Are all sentences easy to understand?
Did you use simple action words?
Are your tasks clear and specific?
Did you avoid long paragraphs?
Can someone scan your resume in 10 seconds?
If yes, your resume is ready.
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