Synonyms of janitors

janitors

noun

plural of janitor

1

as in custodians

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

got a job as the night janitor at the elementary school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodians
• keepers
• wardens
• caretakers
• guardians
• watchmen
• stewards
• curators
• sextons
• cocurators

2

as in porters

a person who tends a door

according to popular Christian tradition, St. Peter acts as janitor at heaven's pearly gates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• porters
• gatekeepers
• doormen
• doorkeepers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of janitors

Landon built relationships with the janitors and grounds crew, always stopping to chat. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Some hospital staff, like janitors and cafeteria workers, still make minimum wage. — Cassie McGrath, Fortune, 19 June 2026

Twice a month, students, janitors, security guards and other school staff can come get a full bag of produce. — Chris Wragge, CBS News, 12 June 2026

In 1952, the Sherskys closed Three Feathers and Q was left roaming Knoxville, selling to schoolteachers, promoters, and even janitors. — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026

While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026

Participants included janitors, security officers, airport workers and stadium employees affiliated with SEIU-United Service Workers West, along with a coalition of labor unions, civil rights organizations, immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders. — City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026

Many Japanese elementary schools don’t have janitors, so the clean-up work is left to students. — Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

The former series brought aliens to Earth; the latter followed two janitors accidentally launched into space. — Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026