Carpet Cleaners

Carpet Cleaners cleans carpet, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and apply soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Cleans carpets and upholstered furniture using cleaning machines and their attachments
  • Selects and applies cleaning agents to remove stains from carpets and other surfaces
  • Fills carpet cleaning machines with water and other cleaning agents
  • Pushes pile-lifting machines over carpets and brushes pile to raise and fluff nap
  • Treats carpets with soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants, and treats for pests

Key values of workers in Carpet Cleaners

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Carpet Cleaners

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.