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The Cleaning Standard
Experienced Residential Cleaner (Independent Contractor)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$34,002 / year median in the U.S.
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Experienced Residential Cleaner (Independent Contractor) The Cleaning Standard Raleigh-Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $24 - $27 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation House cleaning assistance Direct client contact Schedule management Residential housekeeping Attention to detail Cleaning equipment Time management Full Job Description About Us The Cleaning Standard is a premium residential cleaning company serving Raleigh, Wake Forest, and the greater Triangle. We're known for one thing above all: consistency. Every home gets the same detailed checklist, every visit, done right. We're growing, and we're looking for experienced cleaning professionals who take real pride in their work and want steady, well-paying jobs close to home. What You'll Do Perform thorough, detailed cleaning for residential (and some commercial) properties Follow our cleaning checklist exactly, every visit — no shortcuts Maintain a high level of attention to detail and consistent quality Respect client privacy and maintain strict confidentiality while on-site Communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and office What We're Looking For Minimum 2 years of professional cleaning experience (residential and/or commercial) Proven track record of high-quality work and happy clients Reliable personal transportation to travel between job locations Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently Must provide your own cleaning equipment and supplies Strong communication and professional client interaction Reliable, punctual, and committed to exceptional results Minimum of two references required (MANDATORY) Why Cleaners Like Working With Us Set your own schedule and choose your jobs Competitive pay that isn't docked for finishing early Steady, consistent work — not one-off gigs A clear checklist and real office support (we answer the phone) Work with a company that respects professionals and pays like it