ISCO-08 9123
Window cleaners
4.8%
ADI · 396th of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–16.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 4.8% of the task time of window cleaners, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full4.8%
396th of 433 · interval 0.0–16.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time9.5%
406th of 433 · interval 4.6–16.5
Evidence21
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 4.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 90.2%L1Augmentation · 5.1%L2Partial delegation · 4.8%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
21 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Gather and empty trash.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Service, clean, or supply restrooms.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7.0% | 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 | 7.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 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 | 6.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 25 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 | 6.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 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 | 5.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5.3% | 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 | 5.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 22 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 | 4.8% | 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 | 4.8% | 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 | 4.2% | 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 | 4.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | 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 | 3.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 6 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.2% | 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 | 3.2% | 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 | 2.9% | 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 | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · supplemental task | 2.3% | 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 | 2.2% | 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 | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 4.8% | 9 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0 | 1 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.436 | 6 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 31 | 22 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.043 | 24 | |
| 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 | |
| Vehicle cleaners 9122 | 4.5 | |
| Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments 9112 | 4.3 | |
| Domestic cleaners and helpers 9111 | 3.8 | |
| Hand launderers and pressers 9121 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: window cleaners (4.8%).
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: Window cleaners (ISCO-08 9123), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9123
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: Window cleaners (ISCO-08 9123)}
}Machine-readable
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