What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential House Cleaner — Independent Contractor (1099) position at Cornerstone Cleaning?
Residential House Cleaner — Independent Contractor (1099)
Company: Cornerstone Cleaning
Location: Portland, Maine— serving surrounding areas as well.
Job Type: Contract / 1099 Independent Contractor
Pay: 55% of total job amount, paid per job completed — weekly direct deposit
About Us: Cornerstone Cleaning is a local residential cleaning company serving Portland and surrounding areas. We handle the marketing, booking, scheduling, and customer service — you focus on what you do best: providing excellent cleanings. We’re looking to partner with reliable, experienced cleaning contractors who want consistent work without chasing down clients or invoices.
How Pay Works: We pay a flat rate per job — [55]% of the total job amount, before taxes. You know exactly what a job pays before you accept it. Faster, better work means you earn more per hour, not less. Payment is weekly by direct deposit.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide standard, deep, and move-in/move-out cleanings in customer homes.
- Perform a brief walkthrough with the customer at arrival and completion
- Take before/after photos of each job (for quality and your protection).
- Communicate arrival confirmations and any scheduling issues promptly
Requirements — please read before applying
- Minimum 2 years of residential cleaning experience
- Your own cleaning supplies (towels/rags, all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, glass cleaner, oven cleaner, floor cleaner)
- Your own cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, broom, step stool) Reliable transportation
- Smartphone with the ability to receive schedules, confirm jobs, and send photos
- Business liability insurance, or willing to obtain it before your first job (we can point you to an affordable option)
- Availability to accept 1–2 jobs per day
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Able to pass a background check
This role is a good fit if you:
- Already clean homes independently and want more consistent jobs
- Are dependable — no-shows don’t work in this business
- Take pride in your work and communicate professionally
- Prefer to be treated as a business partner, not an employee
Schedule Flexible — you accept the jobs that fit your availability. Most jobs fall Monday–Friday between8 AM–5 PM.
How to Apply Apply
Through this posting with your experience summary. Qualified applicants will receive a text or call from us within 24–48 hours for a few quick questions, followed by a phone interview.
Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $60