Commercial Cleaner / Janitor — On-the-job English
Study in your language — but on the job you'll speak English. These are the real phrases you actually say for this work, with a note in your language. Not a script; common situations workers report.
A routine cleaning shift
Most of the day is solo and task-based, so the English you need is short: clock in, understand a few instructions from your supervisor, read the label on a cleaning product, and post a simple warning sign. This is one of the lowest English bars of any job here.
🔖 Quick reference
Good evening — I'm clocking in for the night shift. Which floors am I on tonight?
Clock in and ask which areas you're assigned tonight.
Okay — empty the trash, vacuum the offices, and clean the restrooms. Did I get that right?
Repeat the supervisor's task list back to confirm you understood.
The label says: dilute one ounce per gallon, wear gloves, do not mix with other products.
Read the chemical label — dilution, gloves, and the 'do not mix' warning.
I'm putting out the 'Wet Floor' sign and the restroom is closed for cleaning right now.
Set out the warning sign and tell people the area is closed for cleaning.