Group
Occupation
811131 Commercial Cleaner
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
811131 Commercial Cleaner
Cleans offices, residential complexes, hospitals, schools, industrial work areas, industrial machines, construction sites and other commercial premises using heavy duty cleaning equipment.
Specialisations
- Aircraft Cabin Cleaner
- Hospital Cleaner
- Public Transport Cleaner
- School Cleaner
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Cleans and sanitises various commercial premises, including offices, hospitals, schools and construction sites
- Operates heavy duty cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and pressure washers
- Removes rubbish and waste materials from designated areas
- Dusts, polishes and disinfects furniture, fixtures and surfaces
- Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors
- Cleans internal window surfaces, mirrors and other glass surfaces
- Maintains and organises cleaning equipment and supplies
- Reports any maintenance or repair needs, or diminished supplies to the appropriate personnel
- Follows safety procedures and guidelines while performing cleaning tasks