3566 - Custodial Working

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is to be used for grading jobs made up of janitorial and custodial work, such as sweeping, scrubbing, and waxing floors; washing windows and walls; dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures; and emptying waste cans. Work is done by hand or with powered equipment. This standard should not be used to grade jobs requiring the operation of a street sweeper or similar equipment.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the GENERAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT WORK FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 3502 - Laboring
  • 3511 - Laboratory Working
  • 3513 - Coin/Currency Checking
  • 3515 - Laboratory Support Working
  • 3546 - Railroad Repairing

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Guest Service Professional Is Not In Demand American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) someSome    
Guest Room Attendants Is Not In Demand American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) mostMost    
Maintenance Employee Is Not In Demand American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) someSome    

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 3566 - Custodial Working. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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This is an official U.S. Navy websiteUpdated: October 16, 2019
Click here to go to Certified Guest Service Professional COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Guest Room Attendants COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Maintenance Employee COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners