OSCA 811131: Commercial Cleaner
Cleans offices, residential complexes, hospitals, schools, industrial work areas, industrial machines, construction sites and other commercial premises using heavy duty cleaning equipment. This record sits in Commercial Cleaners. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 5 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Cleans offices, residential complexes, hospitals, schools, industrial work areas, industrial machines, construction sites and other commercial premises using heavy duty cleaning equipment.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- 8 Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Minor group
- 811 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Unit group
- 8111 Commercial Cleaners
Tasks
- Cleans and sanitises various commercial premises, including offices, hospitals, schools and construction sites
- Operates heavy duty cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and pressure washers
- Removes rubbish and waste materials from designated areas
- Dusts, polishes and disinfects furniture, fixtures and surfaces
- Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors
- Cleans internal window surfaces, mirrors and other glass surfaces
- Maintains and organises cleaning equipment and supplies
- Reports any maintenance or repair needs, or diminished supplies to the appropriate personnel
- Follows safety procedures and guidelines while performing cleaning tasks
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Compliance risk score
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 811131 do?
Commercial Cleaner is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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