What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleaning Professional position at AZ House Cleaner?
House Cleaner, Independent Contractor (1099), Statewide Arizona
Set your own schedule. Pick your own jobs. Get paid the same day.
What You Earn
You keep 60 percent of every booking you complete.
A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is $280 on our pricing. One cleaner can handle it alone. That pays $168.
Bigger jobs usually get more than one cleaner, roughly one for every $200 of the booking, and the pay splits between you.
Paid the same day the job is confirmed complete. Not biweekly. Not net 30.
Home organization is booked hourly rather than by the job, and you are paid hourly for it.
There is no salary and no guaranteed hours. You earn per job you accept.
How It Works
You get access to our app, where you can:
See every available job with the full details, address, and pay before you decide
Assign yourself to whatever you want to take
Decline anything you do not want
Navigate to the property and check in and out
Upload your before and after photos
Nobody assigns you work. You pick it.
The Work
Standard cleaning
Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping.
Sanitizing surfaces and cleaning mirrors.
General upkeep of homes and commercial spaces.
Specialty work, booked separately and paid more
Deep cleans.
Move in and move out cleans.
Short term rental and Airbnb turnovers.
Home organization
Decluttering and organizing when a client books it.
Paid hourly rather than by the job.
Add ons
Windows.
Laundry.
Dishes.
These are only done when the client books and pays for them.
What You Need
Your own supplies and equipment
Vacuum, mop and bucket, broom and dustpan.
A 2 to 4 step ladder.
Extendable dusters for ceiling fans, vents, and high corners.
Cleaning products, cloths, paper towels.
Everything needed to do a house start to finish.
Most people spend a few hundred dollars getting set up the first time, then just replace what runs out.
The knowledge to actually clean, not just tidy
You need to know how to clean the inside of an oven properly. That comes up on most move outs and it is not a wipe down.
Baseboards, door frames, and trim done properly rather than dusted over.
Toilets, showers, and tubs left practically spotless, including the base, the hinges, and behind the seat.
Kitchen and bathroom floors are the two things clients look at first. Corners and edges included, not just the middle.
Knowing what you have already dusted and what you have not, and being able to look at a room at the end and see what got missed.
If you have done this work before, none of that will surprise you. If you have not, this is the standard you would be held to.
Your own general liability insurance
Runs around $20-$30 a month.
We can walk you through getting it set up.
This insurance covers you with us, on your own, and with other Arizona companies doing residential cleaning using independent contractors as well.
A W9 on file
Plus a valid SSN, or an EIN if you operate as an Arizona LLC or registered business.
Reliable transportation
Fuel, mileage, drive time, and vehicle costs are yours.
We do not reimburse for travel, so factor the drive in before you accept a job that is a long way out.
A smartphone, and the ability to actually use it
This one matters more than people expect, so read it properly.
Everything runs through our app. You need to be comfortable using it without hand holding on every job.
That means marking yourself on the way so the client gets notified.
Checking in when you arrive and checking out when you leave.
Taking before and after photos and uploading them tagged correctly.
Reading the job notes and the checklist and understanding what you are looking at.
Finding open jobs and assigning yourself to them.
I am always here for questions and I would rather you ask than guess. But if using apps on a phone is a struggle for you, this will be frustrating for both of us.
Your phone needs a working camera and GPS.
Physically able to do the work
Lifting up to 40 lbs, bending, kneeling, and standing for long stretches.
No benefits
No health insurance, paid time off, sick pay, unemployment, or workers compensation.
This is contractor work, not employment.
Where We Need People Most
We take work across Arizona, and you choose where you want to work.
Right now we especially need cleaners in:
East Valley. Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe
Graham County. Pima, Safford, Thatcher
Mohave County. Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Kingman, Lake Havasu
North Phoenix. Anthem, Black Canyon City, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, New River
Northern Arizona. Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Payson, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, Williams
Pinal County. Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Globe, Maricopa, Miami, San Tan Valley
Southern Arizona. Benson, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Tucson
West Valley. El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise, Waddell
White Mountains. Eagar, Holbrook, Lakeside, Pinetop, Show Low, Snowflake, Springerville, St. Johns
Yuma and the Foothills
If you are somewhere else in Arizona, apply anyway. Work comes up everywhere.
What Matters To Us
The people who do well here have these in common.
Attention to detail
The difference between a good clean and a great one is the things people notice afterward.
Baseboards, light switches, window tracks, under the furniture.
Communication
Answer your messages. A quick yes, no, or give me an hour is enough.
Most problems on a job are small if I hear about them while you are still there.
Following the checklist
Every job has notes and a checklist. Read them before you start.
If something on the list does not make sense for that house, ask rather than skip it.
Honesty
If something breaks, gets missed, or goes wrong, we want to hear it from you first.
Nobody gets in trouble for telling me. People get in trouble for hiding it.
Integrity
You are alone in someone's home with their belongings. That trust is the whole business.
Punctuality
Be on time. If you are running late, say so before you are late rather than after.
Respect, both ways
You treat clients and their homes with respect.
I treat you like a business owner, not an employee. You get straight answers, fair pay, and my backing when a client is being unreasonable.
Is This For You?
This is a good fit if you
Want to run your own cleaning business without having to find your own clients.
Want to choose your own hours and pick your own jobs.
Want to be paid quickly for good work.
This is not a fit if you
Want a traditional job with a set schedule.
Want hourly wages and benefits.
Want someone telling you what to do each day.
Common Questions
Is this a W-2 job?
No. This is 1099 independent contractor work.
Do I choose my own schedule?
Yes. You decide when you work and which jobs you take. There is no minimum.
Are taxes withheld?
No. You handle your own taxes and receive a 1099 in January rather than a W-2.
Can I work for other companies or my own clients?
Yes. There is no exclusivity.
Do I really need my own supplies and insurance?
Yes, both. That is what makes this contractor work rather than a job. We can point you in the right direction on the insurance.
Can I bring a helper?
Yes, as long as we have their name in advance.
Anyone you bring is your subcontractor or your employee, not ours. You are completely responsible for them.
That covers their pay, which comes out of your share, their conduct in the client's home, and anything that happens while they are there.
How To Apply
Apply here, then call or text Jarrod at 928-928-6243 for a 5 minute conversation.
We move quickly. Most people who apply and call the same day are working within a week.
Nothing in this posting creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship. This is a solicitation for independent business services only.
Pay: $25.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $70