Janitor

A janitor or caretaker (Chiefly Brit.) is a person who takes care of a building, such as a school, office building, or apartment block.

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They are responsible primarily for cleaning, and often (though not always) some maintenance and security.

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The title is derived from the Latin word ianitor meaning "doorkeeper". See also superintendent.

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A female janitor is called a janitrix. A typical title given to janitors as a term of higher respect is custodian.

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Janitors have also come up with a number of alternative and sometimes humorous job titles, including:

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Apartment: An apartment (or flat) is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building. Apartments may be owned (by an owner-occupier) or rented (by tenants)....