diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
index d9d04d8907..fcfbc92e40 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
@@ -41,4 +41,4 @@
 	belt = /obj/item/pda/janitor
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_srv
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/civilian/janitor
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1,/obj/item/book/manual/service_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1)