Question 1

What do you learn in the Custodial Training program at Apex Technical School?

Accepted Answer

Apex's Custodial Training program is a 400-hour, six-segment curriculum covering bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning and floor care, scrubbing and wall-washing techniques, stripping and waxing, office cleaning and equipment maintenance, and workplace readiness. Students train hands-on in a professional setting, learning the chemical safety, equipment operation, and cleaning procedures used to maintain commercial buildings.

Question 2

How long is the Custodial Training program at Apex Technical School?

Accepted Answer

Apex's Custodial Training program is 400 clock hours, completed in as little as 20 weeks. Classes are held at Apex's Branch Campus in Midtown East, Manhattan, and admissions are rolling throughout the year.

Question 3

Do I need experience to enroll in Apex's Custodial Training program?

Accepted Answer

No. The program is designed for beginners and starts with foundational cleaning procedures, chemical identification, and safe equipment use before progressing to more advanced floor care and facility maintenance techniques. No prior custodial or maintenance experience is required.

Question 4

What does Apex's Custodial Training curriculum cover?

Accepted Answer

The program is organized into six phases: bathroom cleaning and chemical safety, carpet cleaning and automatic scrubber operation, a nine-step restroom cleaning routine with dusting and wall washing, floor stripping and waxing, a seven-step office cleaning routine with equipment maintenance, and a final phase on workplace readiness, teamwork, and basic computer literacy.

Question 5

What jobs can I get after completing Apex's Custodial Training program?

Accepted Answer

Graduates are prepared for entry-level custodial and maintenance roles in commercial and residential buildings, hospitals and healthcare facilities, hospitality and service businesses, schools and universities, and office complexes and government buildings across New York City. Apex's job placement assistance team works with students and graduates on resumes, interview preparation, and employer connections.

Question 6

How much do custodians and building cleaners make in New York?

Accepted Answer

Janitors and building cleaners in New York earn an average of about $39,000 annually, above the national median hourly wage of $17.27, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It's one of the largest occupations in the country, with about 351,300 openings projected each year nationally, mostly from workers retiring or leaving the field. That means there is consistent demand for new entrants.

Question 7

Do I need a license to work in custodial or building maintenance in New York?

Accepted Answer

No. Custodial and building maintenance work doesn't require a state license or degree — training is typically short-term and learned on the job, which is part of why it's one of the most accessible entry points into steady employment. Apex's 400-hour program compresses that training into a structured, hands-on curriculum rather than leaving new hires to learn entirely on the job.

Question 8

Why choose Apex Technical School for custodial training in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Apex's Custodial Training program is the shortest and most accessible path of any program at the school — 400 hours over 20 weeks, with no license required to start working. Training happens hands-on at Apex's Midtown East, Manhattan campus, with a curriculum built around the real day-to-day routines of commercial cleaning, from bathroom sanitation to floor care to workplace readiness, preparing graduates for immediate entry into one of the country's most consistently in-demand occupations.

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Carpet cleaning and floor care

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What do you learn in the Custodial Training program at Apex Technical School?

How long is the Custodial Training program at Apex Technical School?

Do I need experience to enroll in Apex's Custodial Training program?

What does Apex's Custodial Training curriculum cover?

What jobs can I get after completing Apex's Custodial Training program?

How much do custodians and building cleaners make in New York?

Do I need a license to work in custodial or building maintenance in New York?

Why choose Apex Technical School for custodial training in New York City?

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