Janitors are not only important, but essential, to our daily lives for many reasons. 

Despite many risks, janitors play a huge role in protecting the health of building occupants. They prevent the spread of illness and infection and protect the indoor environment.  They are trained on proper cleaning and disinfection of high traffic facilities.

Janitors also keep restrooms properly stocked.  It is a horrible inconvenience when necessary items are not restocked on a daily basis.  These trained employees, more often than not, know to keep enough stock on site to meet the demands of the people using the facilities.

Additionally, janitors inspect the safety and functionality of all equipment 

that they clean.  If there are any leaks found or dysfunction in sinks, toilets, or urinals, they report it to the appropriate bosses and/or repair companies for minimum downtime and inconvenience.