Unit group 5153

PSOC Unit group 5153 — Building caretakers (2026)

Building caretakers take care of apartment houses, hotels, offices, churches and other buildings and maintain them and associated grounds in a clean and orderly condition. They may supervise other workers and contractors depending on the size and nature of the building concerned. Their tasks include: a) supervising the work of cleaning, housekeeping and building maintenance staff and contractors; b) participating in cleaning, simple repairs and maintenance of building interiors; c) tending furnaces and boilers to ensure provision of heat and hot water; d) regulating conduct of tenants and visitors in such matters as noise abatement or misuse of property; e) providing small services to absent tenants such as accepting deliveries on their behalf or providing requested information to callers; f) notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs; g) patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained; h) filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules. Examples of the occupations classified here: Caretaker, Concierge (building), Cottage caretaker, Dorm caretaker, Groundskeeper, Janitor, Lighthouse keeper, Sexton, Warehouse aide

Level Unit group
Code 5153
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Building caretakers take care of apartment houses, hotels, offices, churches and other buildings and maintain them and associated grounds in a clean and orderly condition. They may supervise other workers and contractors depending on the size and nature of the building concerned. Their tasks include: a) supervising the work of cleaning, housekeeping and building maintenance staff and contractors; b) participating in cleaning, simple repairs and maintenance of building interiors; c) tending furnaces and boilers to ensure provision of heat and hot water; d) regulating conduct of tenants and visitors in such matters as noise abatement or misuse of property; e) providing small services to absent tenants such as accepting deliveries on their behalf or providing requested information to callers; f) notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs; g) patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained; h) filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules. Examples of the occupations classified here: Caretaker, Concierge (building), Cottage caretaker, Dorm caretaker, Groundskeeper, Janitor, Lighthouse keeper, Sexton, Warehouse aide

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Building and housekeeping supervisors.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Building and housekeeping supervisors grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

These PSIC codes are the closest industry matches for this occupation code based on the current editorial crosswalk.

Primary industries

Primary industries

Also relevant for

Also relevant for

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FAQ

What does PSOC 5153 cover?

Building caretakers take care of apartment houses, hotels, offices, churches and other buildings and maintain them and associated grounds in a clean and orderly condition. They may supervise other workers and contractors depending on the size and nature of the building concerned. Their tasks include: a) supervising the work of cleaning, housekeeping and building maintenance staff and contractors; b) participating in cleaning, simple repairs and maintenance of building interiors; c) tending furnaces and boilers to ensure provision of heat and hot water; d) regulating conduct of tenants and visitors in such matters as noise abatement or misuse of property; e) providing small services to absent tenants such as accepting deliveries on their behalf or providing requested information to callers; f) notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs; g) patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained; h) filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules. Examples of the occupations classified here: Caretaker, Concierge (building), Cottage caretaker, Dorm caretaker, Groundskeeper, Janitor, Lighthouse keeper, Sexton, Warehouse aide

Where is PSOC 5153 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Building and housekeeping supervisors.

How do I choose PSOC 5153 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Building and housekeeping supervisors grouping.