Janitor and Custodian Mock Interview

Practice 26 Janitor and Custodian interview questions covering safety protocols, equipment use, and facility maintenance.

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How was your experience with your past employment?

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The interviewer wants to hear that you talk positively about your past employers. Pick your favorite aspects about your past 1 or 2 jobs, and share these with the interviewer. Maybe you enjoyed working in a school and being around the kids. Maybe you enjoyed the camaraderie with your co-workers. Perhaps you really liked the flexible dress code and hours. Whatever you enjoyed, tell the interviewer that you had positive experiences with your past employment, and share it!

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26Janitor and Custodian Interview Questions & Answers

1.How was your experience with your past employment?

2.Have you received any training?

3.Did you have any problems with management or your supervisors during your last job?

4.How well do you keep your temper under control?

5.What previous jobs have you held?

6.Janitor can be a very routine job, how are you okay working a job that stays routine?

7.What do you like least about being a janitor?

8.Will you be willing to work off-hours?

9.Are you experienced in using a radio devices to communicate to other janitors?

10.Do you have the patience to deal with the general public while cleaning?

11.If a person throws up, and you really do not feel like cleaning up a mess, how would you handle the situation?

12.How do you feel about working a double if a coworker calls off?

13.We have a large hall that must be spotless for events, sometimes requiring 4 hours of straight cleaning, are you okay with this?

14.Why should we hire you over the next guy? What janitor experiences do you have that set you apart?

15.What were your past duties as a janitor?

16.What do you expect out of this position?

17.What would your last employer say about your dependency and trust?

18.Do you speak fluent English?

19.What has your worst janitorial experience been?

20.What do you find most rewarding about being a janitor?

21.Give me a rundown of your daily routine at your last job?

22.You must be working here for 6 months before you get benefits, are you okay with that?

23.If I were to ask your previous employer about how many days you missed over the last year, what would he say?

24.What role do you feel you play as a custodian in the daily operation of a school? How important?

25.What motivates you to work hard?

26.How did you hear about this job?