janitor
/ˈdʒænɪtər/
NOUN
1. Maintain and clean a building
A person responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and looking after a public or commercial building.
1.1. Cleaning and maintaining premises
A person whose duties include cleaning floors, removing rubbish, maintaining facilities, and keeping a building in good condition.
Synonyms
- custodian
- caretaker
- cleaning person
- cleaner
- maintenance person
- sweeper
- superintendent
Examples
- The school janitor cleans the classrooms and hallways every evening.
- The janitor repaired the broken door and emptied the office trash bins.
Related Words
- attendant
- porter
- steward
- housekeeper
- groundskeeper
NOUN
2. Guard an entrance
A person who stands at or looks after the entrance to a building and may control who enters.
2.1. Guarding a building entrance
A person responsible for watching an entrance, welcoming visitors, or controlling access to a building.
Synonyms
- doorman
- doorkeeper
- doorperson
- gatekeeper
- porter
Examples
- The janitor opened the main entrance for visitors arriving early.
- The building janitor checked the entrance before allowing strangers inside.