Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
- Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
- Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
- Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
- Stock linen closets and other supplies' areas
- Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
- Clean and disinfect public areas such as changing rooms, showers and elevators
- Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas
- Pick up debris and empty trash containers
- Wash windows, walls and ceilings
- Report and store lost and found items
- May provide basic information on facilities
- May handle complaints
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required
- On-the-job training is usually provided
Job titles in NOC 65310
47 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- airport cleaner
- building cleaner
- chambermaid
- charworker
- clean-up crew worker
- cleaner
- cleaning lady
- cleaning man/woman
- domestic housekeeper
- domestic maid - cleaning services
- environmental service worker (ESW) - hospital
- floor cleaner
- floor sweeper
- guest home cleaner
- hall cleaner
- home cleaner
- homemaker helper - rest home
- hospital cleaner
- hotel cleaner
- hotel housekeeper
- house cleaner
- housekeeper
- housekeeping aide
- housekeeping attendant
- housekeeping room attendant
- housemaid - cleaning services
- houseman/woman
- light duty cleaner
- lodge cleaner
- lodging-establishment cleaner (except private households)
Show all 47 job titles
- maid - cleaning services
- motel cleaner
- nursing home cleaner
- office building cleaner
- office cleaner
- residence cleaner
- residential boarding-home cleaner
- rest home cleaner
- rest room attendant
- rest room cleaner
- room attendant
- room cleaner
- student residence cleaner
- sweeper
- tourist camp cleaner
- wall washer
- washroom cleaner
Wages for NOC 65310 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for light duty cleaners.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.89 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $26.00 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $18.20 | $23.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $18.00 | $21.50 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $23.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.47 | $25.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.50 | $22.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $17.05 | $20.03 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.00 | $22.63 |
| Canada | $15.50 | $19.74 | $25.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $19.75 | $25.00 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $17.60 | $21.00 | $26.67 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $17.60 | $18.54 | $25.00 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $19.23 | $25.90 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $17.60 | $17.60 | $26.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $17.60 | $18.00 | $25.00 |
| London | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.89 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.00 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $17.60 | $18.27 | $27.00 |
| Northeast | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.00 |
| Northwest | $17.60 | $19.00 | $25.89 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to supervisory cleaning positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Cleaning supervisors: NOC 62024, Cleaning supervisors
- Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners: NOC 65312, Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
- Specialized cleaners: NOC 65311, Specialized cleaners
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Questions about NOC 65310
What is NOC 65310?
NOC 65310 is Light duty cleaners, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category sales and service occupations and to TEER 5.
What TEER is NOC 65310?
NOC 65310 is TEER 5. TEER 5 generally means: short work demonstration, no formal education required.
What job titles are in NOC 65310?
The unit group includes 47 job titles, for example cleaner, hospital cleaner, hotel cleaner, house cleaner, housekeeper, housekeeping aide.
How much do light duty cleaners earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $19.74 per hour for light duty cleaners, and $19.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Quebec at $20.47 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 65310?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include cleaning supervisors (NOC 62024); janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312); specialized cleaners (NOC 65311).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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