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House Cleaner

EmployJoy.ai
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2027

$18.50/cleaning hr after training | Up to $24.50/cleaning hr | $100 sign-on bonus | $20/week gas subsidy | Tips | Monday-Friday days | No weekends

Please Check These First, You Must:

  • Have a reliable car and valid driver's license- you'll drive between customer homes
  • Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Have English fluency and strong communication skills
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stay active/on your feet throughout the workday
  • Be available Monday-Friday, approximately 8 AM-5 PM

If that's you, keep reading- this job pays well and respects your time.

Daytime Hours. No Weekends. A Clear Path to Higher Pay.

EmployJoy.ai is a recruiting agency hiring on behalf of our client, a close-knit, locally owned residential cleaning company serving Chicago, Des Plaines, and surrounding suburbs.

The company is built around hard work, respect, and work-life balance. You'll work daytime hours Monday through Friday, with no weekends and no holidays.

Training is fully paid, and you'll learn the company's professional residential cleaning systems before starting at $18.50 per hour, with a clear advancement path up to $24.50 per hour.

The Pay

  • Start at $18.50/cleaning hr after training, every 3 to 4 months, you are eligible for a raise. Earn up to $24.50/cleaning hr
  • Advance through seven Cleaning Technician levels as you build your skills
  • Tips are yours- many cleaners earn $2,500 per year in tips
  • $100 sign-on bonus
  • $20/week gas subsidy
  • Clear opportunities to advance and earn more

The Benefits

  • No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Company-sponsored health insurance
  • IRA retirement plan
  • Free cleanings for your own home
  • Team events
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Employee referral program

The company provides the supplies and equipment you need, so you don't have to purchase your own cleaning products or gear.

What You'll Do

You'll work in residential homes throughout the Chicago metro area.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Clean and sanitize residential homes using company-provided supplies and equipment
  • Follow established health, safety, and cleaning protocols
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and teammates
  • Travel between customer homes during the workday

Service areas include Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Des Plaines, and nearby communities.

Who Thrives Here

This job may be a good fit for you if you're someone who:

  • Likes staying active. Residential cleaning is physical work, and you'll be moving throughout your day.
  • Communicates well. You'll work with both customers and teammates, so clear communication matters.
  • Can follow a proven system. You'll be trained on the company's cleaning, health, and safety procedures.
  • Wants room to grow. There are seven Cleaning Technician levels, giving you a clear path to develop your skills and increase your pay.
  • Values daytime work and weekends off. The regular schedule is Monday-Friday with no weekends or holidays.

You do not need professional cleaning experience to get started. Paid training is provided.

If you've worked in customer service, hospitality, caregiving, food service, retail, or another active, hands-on position, your experience may translate well to residential cleaning.

The physical side of the job is real: you must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and remain on your feet throughout the workday.

HOW TO APPLY

Please Read- It’s Quick!

Applying takes just a few minutes:

  • Click the “Apply with Indeed” button.
  • Complete the short Indeed application.
  • Submit your application- that’s it!
  • If your qualifications match what we’re looking for, our recruiting team will contact you with the next step in the interview process.

Apply today if you’re looking for steady weekday work, daytime hours, and a clear path to higher pay.

EmployJoy.ai is a recruiting agency sourcing candidates on behalf of our client. Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $18.50 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Fuel reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • As part of your job application, this company needs to conduct a pre-employment drug test with your authorization. Failure to authorize may disqualify a job applicant. Are you aware of this policy?

Enter Yes or No

  • As part of our conditional offer of employment, we require applicants to undergo a criminal background check. Failure to pass this criminal background check may result in the offer of employment being rescinded. Are you aware of this policy?

Enter Yes or No

  • This role requires repeated wrist and arm movements (wiping, mopping, vacuuming), prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and carrying supplies up to 30 lbs. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Enter Yes or No

  • This role may involve working in a dusty environments. Personal protective equipment such as masks will be provided as needed. Are you able to perform cleaning tasks with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Enter Yes or No

  • We can be super busy sitting in an office. We can also be super busy moving around all day.

From a scale of 1 to 7 (1 totally prefer to work in a office, 7 is totally prefer to move around all day), please rate your preference.

  • To ensure we’re aligned, what is your desired total compensation for two weeks of work?

A = More than $2,000
B= $1,600
C= $1,500
D= $1,400
E= $1,300
F= $1,200
G= 1,000

Enter a letter:

  • We have 7 Levels Technicians pay rate: $18.50 - $24.50 / cleaning hr. At Level 1 ($18.50 / cleaning hr), the bi-weekly gross pay is about $1,408. In 3 months, a cleaning technician can move up a level with $19.50 / cleaning hr. Every 3-month, a cleaning technician with great performance can move up until reaching Level 7 ($24.50 / cleaning hr).

From a scale of 1 to 7 (1 is the worst & 7 the best), how would you rate the pay?

  • Which situation applies to you the most?

A = Yes, my availability will change in the near future, regardless availability per week
B= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 15 hours per week
C= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 20 hours per week
D= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 25 hours per week
E= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 30 hours per week
F= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 35 hours per week
G= No, my availability will not change in the near future. Up to 40 hours per week

Please enter a letter:

  • Can you work as a Full Time Employees which means you are available to work between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday?

Enter Yes or No

  • We have two mandatory weekly virtual meetings:

1) Wednesdays from 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (All-Team)
2) a 15-minute One on One on a weekday between 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Both are remote and can be joined via cell phone. Do you have any challenges attending these consistently?

Enter Yes or No. If yes, please explain.

  • I go to work based on the following transportation:

A = Someone will drop me off and pick me up everyday
B = I take Uber/ Lyft
C = I use others vehicle
D = I take Public Transportation
E = 90% of the time I take Public Transportation. For the other 10% of the time, I will take Uber/ Lyft due to extreme weather or traffic
F = I share a vehicle with exclusive use during work hours
G = I drive my own vehicle

Please enter a letter:

  • What is your maximum comfortable one-way commute time via your primary mode of transportation (driving or public transit)?

A= 20 min or less (Car or Transit)
B= 25 min (Car) / 35 min (Transit)
C= 30 min (Car) / 50 min (Transit)
D= 40 min (Car) / 1 hour (Transit)
E=45 min (Car) / 1 hour 15 min (Transit)
F= 50 min (Car) / 1 hour 20 min (Transit)
E= 1 hour (Car) / 1 hour 30 min (Transit)

Please enter a letter:

  • Our service involves traveling to various client locations. On average, travel times range as follows:

By Car: 15 mins to 1 hour (Home-to-Client) and 15 to 50 mins (between clients).

By Public Transit: 20 mins to 1.5 hours (Home-to-Client) and 20 to 60 mins (between clients).

Based on your primary mode of transportation, how comfortable are you with these travel requirements on a scale of 1 to 7?

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $2,500

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