65311 – Specialized cleaners
TEER 5Occupations usually needing a short work demonstration and no formal education
Lead statement
Carpet and upholstery cleaners clean carpets and upholstery using specialized equipment and techniques.
Main duties
- Operate cleaning machines to clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture on customers' premises or in carpet and upholstery cleaning establishments.
- Clean soot and creosote from chimneys and fireplaces using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners
- Clean building exteriors, tanks and industrial equipment using sandblasting, pressurized steam or hydroblasting equipment.
- Clean ducts, vents and filters of furnaces in residences and commercial buildings using hand tools and industrial vacuum cleaners.
- Clean the interior and exterior of automobiles, buses, streetcars, railway cars and subway cars.
- Wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces in low-rise and highrise buildings.
Employment requirements
- There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
- Previous experience in a related position may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Example job titles
carpet cleaner · rug cleaner · upholstery cleaner · steam cleaner · chimney cleaner · chimney sweep · furnace cleaner · ventilation system cleaner · air duct cleaner · auto care worker · car care worker · vehicle cleaner · auto detailer · car detailer · venetian blinds cleaner and repairer · window cleaner
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.50 | $19.23 | $27.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $17.00 | $27.60 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $29.45 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.50 | $24.00 |
| Quebec | $16.67 | $21.00 | $26.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.25 | $25.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $16.00 | $27.69 |
| Alberta | $16.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.