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In 8 of the 29 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 21, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 36m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 6.5 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
21No evidence yet
8Robots
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Animal CaretakersDo facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles. | 1h 48m | No evidence yet |
| Animal TrainersFeed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas. | 1h 35m | No evidence yet |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsClean facilities such as floors or locker rooms. | 1h 13m | Robots |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket TakersClean facilities. | 57m | No evidence yet |
| Crematory OperatorsClean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment. | 53m | No evidence yet |
| Skincare SpecialistsSterilize equipment and clean work areas. | 50m | No evidence yet |
| Bridge and Lock TendersPerform maintenance duties, such as sweeping, painting, and yard work to keep facilities clean and in order. | 49m | Robots |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsClean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds. | 44m | Robots |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas. | 43m | No evidence yet |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsClean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash. | 42m | Robots |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsMaintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests. | 39m | No evidence yet |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersClean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions. | 37m | Robots |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsKeep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Funeral AttendantsClean funeral parlors or chapels. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersClean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Ship EngineersClean engine parts and keep engine rooms clean. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Parking AttendantsKeep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorsMaintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| BarbersClean work stations and sweep floors. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Hand Packers and PackagersClean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersClean work areas. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Floral DesignersPerform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy. | 19m | Robots |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersClean funeral home facilities and grounds. | 19m | Robots |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersPerform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningHandle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance. | 16m | Robots |
| ConciergesClean and tidy hotel lounge. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary SchoolClean classrooms. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Special Education Teaching AssistantsClean classrooms. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Chemistry TeachersClean laboratory facilities. | 5m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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