Train cleaner jobs in Finland
Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning.
Train cleaner – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 13.53 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 10.91 €/h |
| Top tenth | 16.99 €/h |
| Employees | 78,691 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 13.65 €/h | 60,235 |
| Men | 13.10 €/h | 18,456 |
Train cleaner - Which skills are essential?
Follow the stock of cleaning materials, order new material when the stock is empty and closely follow their usage to maintain a constant supply.
Set up, maintain and operate roto, extractor and walk behind scrubbers and other floor care equipment to clean carpets and scrub hard floors.
Use cleaning techniques such as sweeping, dusting and vacuuming to clean railway cars. Undertake more extensive cleaning by washing and shampooing the upholstery and carpets or floor of the train.
Disinfect the areas to which the public has access.
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.
Use high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
Apply and follow all protocols or guidelines described by the company within your specific cleaning area. It can also involve wearing the foreseen uniform or piece of clothing at all times or using specific equipment or materials.
Field of knowledge which distinguishes different types of equipment and their processes for cleaning and maintaining the interior of trains.
Treat routine waste carefully when performing cleaning activities and ensure that the waste collection and surrounding areas are maintained clean at all times.
Various techniques and tools used to clean different types of surfaces to achieve a certain degree of cleanliness such as sweeping, vacuuming, degreasing and wet cleaning.
Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass, especially windows.
Train cleaner - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Perform cleaning activities in specific areas by hand, when the surface is small or obstructed and the only means to clean such places is manually.
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
The procedures to be followed to discharge the collected waste safely and in the designated place for doing this.
Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
Clean the toilets and wipe the sinks, mirrors and cubicle furniture according to the required standards, providing special attention to details.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.
Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.
Keep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.
Operate a mechanical sprayer which makes use of high pressure to clean surfaces and rid them of contamination, paint residue, dirt and grime, and mould.
Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the equipment or machinery that is being used.