There are several variations for this sign. Make sure to scroll
down and check 'em all out so you can do well on any quizzes you may
The main version is based on the "SWEEP" sign.
Do a forward sweeping movement with your dominant hand as if
sweeping crumbs off of the palm of your non-dominant hand. Do this
twice then add the "PERSON" sign.
Do you know the name of the janitor for this building?
In context you can often sign "SWEEP" (using a double movement)
without using the "person" sign and it will be understood to mean
SWEEP/BROOM = JANITOR:
There is a variation of the sign for "janitor" that looks somewhat as if you are holding onto the handle of a mop
and you push it forward twice and then show the "person" sign.
There is another version of the JANITOR / "mopper" variation.
This version combines the verb "mopping" with the "PERSON/agent" sign.
JANITOR-("mop version 2")
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