What a house cleaner job description is for
Customers let your cleaners into their homes, often while they are out. That makes trust and consistency the core of the job, ahead of speed. A good house cleaner description explains the standard you clean to, whether people work alone or in pairs, how they get between homes, and what supplies you provide, so the right people apply and stay.
What to put in a house cleaner job description
- Standard, deep and move-out cleans, and recurring visits.
- Working alone or in teams of two.
- How cleaners get between homes.
- Supplies and equipment you provide.
- Background check requirements.
- Your pay range and how hours are counted between homes.
What a house cleaner does day to day
- Cleans kitchens and bathrooms top to bottom.
- Dusts, vacuums and mops every room on the checklist.
- Changes linens and makes beds when asked.
- Handles deep cleans: baseboards, inside appliances, cabinet fronts.
- Follows each home's notes on pets, alarms and keys.
- Reports anything broken or unusual to the office.
Pay, licensing and the first hire
Check what the job pays in your state on our house cleaner salary page, from government wage data, before you set the pay line. Hiring your first helper? Read 1099 vs W-2 first.
How to fill it in
- Add your business name and logo.
- Set the job title, location, schedule and pay.
- Edit the duties and requirements to match the job.
- Download Word or PDF, or copy the text into a job board.
Free tools for house cleaning
- House cleaning cost calculator
- Cleaning business name generator
- Carpet cleaning cost calculator
- Labor rate calculator
The same job description for other trades: electrical, general contractor, handyman, hvac, landscaping, lawn care, painting, plumbing, roofing.
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