Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments

4.3%

ADI · 401st of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–10.0

An AI agent can at least partly carry out 4.3% of the task time of cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.

ADI · partial or full4.3%

401st of 433 · interval 0.0–10.0

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time7.4%

420th of 433 · interval 5.0–10.2

Evidence61

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 21.7 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

90%

L0No meaningful role · 89.9%L1Augmentation · 5.8%L2Partial delegation · 4.3%L3Full delegation · 0.0%

Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence

99%

Accountability

Trust and care

Access to systems

29%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

61 task statements, heaviest first

Task statement (O*NET occupation)			Sonnet · Haiku			Barriers
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.5%	L0	L0L0	2%	15 min	Physical presence
Clean and polish vehicle windows.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.4%	L0	L0L0	2%	15 min	Physical presence
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.3%	L0	L0L0	2%	42 min	Physical presence
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.3%	L1	L1L1	10%	28 min	Physical presence
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.3%	L0	L0L0	4%	1.3 h	Physical presence, Access to systems
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.2%	L0	L0L0	2%	18 min	Physical presence
Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.2%	L1	L1L1	18%	18 min	Physical presence, Accountability
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task	2.2%	L0	L0L0	2%	28 min	Physical presence
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.2%	L0	L0L0	2%	12 min	Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.2%	L0	L0L1	6%	1.5 h	Physical presence
Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	2.2%	L0	L0L1	6%	25 min	Physical presence
Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.1%	L0	L0L1	6%	12 min	Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.1%	L0	L0L0	2%	38 min	Physical presence
Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	2.0%	L0	L0L2	12%	12 min	Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.0%	L0	L0L0	2%	25 min	Physical presence

Show the other 46 tasks

Task statement (O*NET occupation)			Sonnet · Haiku			Barriers
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.0%	L0	L0L0	2%	4 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.0%	L0	L0L0	2%	30 min	Physical presence
Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	2.0%	L0	L0L0	4%	1.1 h	Physical presence, Access to systems
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2.0%	L0	L0L0	2%	1.3 h	Physical presence, Access to systems
Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	2.0%	L0	L0L0	2%	30 min	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	2.0%	L0	L0L0	4%	25 min	Physical presence
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.9%	L0	L0L0	2%	25 min	Physical presence
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.9%	L0	L0L1	12%	12 min	Physical presence
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.8%	L0	L0L0	2%	1.3 h	Physical presence
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.8%	L0	L0L0	4%	52 min	Physical presence
Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.8%	L0	L0L0	2%	4 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Gather and empty trash.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.8%	L0	L0L0	2%	22 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.8%	L0	L0L1	5%	35 min	Physical presence
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.7%	L0	L0L1	12%	30 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.7%	L0	L0L0	2%	15 min	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.7%	L0	L0L2	20%	30 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Maintain inventories of supplies.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.7%	L2	L2L2	45%	30 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.6%	L0	L0L1	9%	25 min	Physical presence
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task	1.6%	L0	L0L1	8%	45 min	Physical presence
Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1.6%	L0	L0L0	2%	5 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.6%	L0	L0L0	8%	12 min	Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Hang draperies and dust window blinds.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.6%	L0	L0L0	2%	30 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task	1.5%	L0	L0L1	6%	25 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Polish silver accessories and metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.5%	L0	L0L0	2%	38 min	Physical presence
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.5%	L0	L0L0	2%	25 min	Physical presence
Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.5%	L0	L0L0	4%	28 min	Physical presence
Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.4%	L2	L2L2	55%	45 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task	1.4%	L0	L0L0	2%	18 min	Physical presence
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.4%	L0	L0L1	4%	10 min	Physical presence, Accountability
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.4%	L0	L0L0	4%	30 min	Physical presence
Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.4%	L0	L0L1	10%	1.1 h	Physical presence, Access to systems
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.3%	L0	L0L0	4%	30 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.3%	L1	L1L2	38%	22 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Replace light bulbs.Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.3%	L0	L0L0	4%	5 min	Physical presence, Access to systems
Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.2%	L0	L0L0	5%	30 min	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.2%	L2	L2L2	62%	32 min	Access to systems
Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	1.1%	L0	L0L1	10%	45 min	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1.0%	L0	L0L0	4%	25 min	Physical presence
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task	1.0%	L0	L0L1	6%	1.0 h	Physical presence
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.8%	L0	L0L1	6%	1.3 h	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.8%	L0	L0L0	3%	1.5 h	Physical presence
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.8%	L0	L0L0	4%	45 min	Physical presence, Accountability
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.7%	L0	L0L0	4%	1.4 h	Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.7%	L0	L0L0	4%	52 min	Physical presence
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.6%	L0	L0L0	4%	3.3 h	Physical presence, Access to systems
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task	0.5%	L0	L0L1	5%	1.3 h	Physical presence

Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

Measure	Value	Pct
ADI (this index)	4.3%	8
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β	0.028	4
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure	-1.526	4
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure	17.125	10
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure	0.011	10
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use	0	16

Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.

Same sub-major group (91)

Neighbouring occupations

Occupation	ADI	%
Other cleaning workers 9129		13.5
Window cleaners 9123		4.8
Vehicle cleaners 9122		4.5
Domestic cleaners and helpers 9111		3.8
Hand launderers and pressers 9121		0.0

Dashed line: cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments (4.3%).

Cite this record

Text

Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments (ISCO-08 9112), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9112

BibTeX

@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments (ISCO-08 9112)}
}

Machine-readable

The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/9112.json.

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