Professional Residential & Commercial Cleaning Specialist — 1099 Contractor | Highlands Home Co.

If you are the kind of cleaning professional who notices the corners everyone else misses, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Highlands Home Co. is not looking for someone to "just clean." We are looking for elite residential and commercial cleaning professionals in Connecticut. People who take genuine pride in their craft, show up on time every time, and understand that walking into someone’s home is a privilege that comes with a high standard of care and professionalism.

We are selective because our customers expect the best. If you are reliable, experienced, detail-oriented, and serious about your work, we want to talk to you.

About Highlands Home Co.

Highlands Home Co. is a premium residential home services company operating across Connecticut. We manage customer acquisition, scheduling, quality control, and payment processing — so you can focus entirely on what you do best: delivering exceptional service.

We are not a staffing agency, and we are not a cleaning franchise. We are a performance-driven company that connects the right professionals with the right customers and rewards quality with consistent, growing work opportunities.

We maintain strict quality standards, provide a professional support team, and operate with full transparency. When you work with Highlands Home Co., you are partnering with a company that takes your profession as seriously as you do.

What You’ll Do

As a Professional Cleaning Specialist, you will perform residential and commercial cleaning services for Highlands Home Co. customers across Connecticut. Services you may be assigned include:

• Residential cleaning — standard maintenance cleans for occupied homes
• Deep cleaning — comprehensive top-to-bottom cleaning services
• Move-in / Move-out cleaning — vacant property cleaning to inspection-ready standards
• Vacation rental / Airbnb turnover cleaning — time-sensitive, hospitality-level service
• Commercial cleaning — office and light commercial facilities
• Post-construction cleaning — cleaning following renovation or new construction

On every job you will:

✓ Arrive on time and prepared, in a clean and professional appearance

✓ Complete a detailed before-and-after photo documentation of each job

✓ Follow our proprietary room-by-room service checklists exactly

✓ Treat every customer’s home with the same care you would your own

✓ Communicate professionally with the Highlands Home Co. support team

✓ Report any damage, issues, or concerns immediately and honestly

✓ Represent the Highlands Home Co. brand with pride at all times

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for professionals, not just people who clean. The candidates we want to hear from are:

✓ Experienced: minimum 1–2 years of professional residential or commercial cleaning experience preferred

✓ Reliable: have a track record of showing up on time

✓ Detail-oriented: notice what others miss and take pride in the result

✓ Customer-focused: understand that working in someone’s home requires exceptional communication and professionalism

✓ Independent: able to manage their own schedule and execute a job without supervision

✓ Growth-oriented: want to build something, not just fill a shift

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

✓ Authorized to work in the United States

✓ Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation

✓ Smartphone with internet access (required for job management and communication)

✓ Ability to pass a background screening

✓ Experience working in occupied residential homes

✓ Ability to provide at least two professional references

✓ Must carry or be willing to obtain general liability insurance (we can guide you on this)

Strongly Preferred

• 1–2 years of professional residential cleaning experience
• Experience with deep cleaning, move-out cleaning, or vacation rental turnovers
• Commercial or office cleaning experience
• Own cleaning supplies and equipment (not required for all job types)
• Experience working with cleaning checklists and quality standards

What Makes Someone Successful Here

We have found that the professionals who thrive with Highlands Home Co. share specific qualities. They:

✓ Take genuine pride in their work, not just completing a job, but completing it right.

✓ Communicate proactively, they let us know about any issue before it becomes a problem.

✓ Treat every home as if it were their own, with care, attention, and respect.

✓ Understand that consistency builds trust, and trust builds opportunity.

✓ See this as a profession, not just a job.

This Is NOT the Right Opportunity If…

✗ You are looking for a quick paycheck without caring about the quality of your work.

✗ You have a history of canceling last-minute or not showing up to commitments.

✗ You are unable to follow detailed checklists and service standards.

✗ You do not communicate well or respond to messages in a timely manner.

✗ You are unwilling to go through a background screening process.

✗ You are looking for an employee position with hourly guaranteed wages.

Compensation & Opportunity

Competitive contractor compensation based on experience, service type, and performance. Compensation details are discussed during the interview process.

As an independent contractor with Highlands Home Co., you will have access to:

• Consistent, reliable job opportunities — we do the marketing and customer acquisition so you focus on the work
• Flexible scheduling — you have significant input on when you work
• A dedicated professional support team available to assist you
• Growth potential — top performers are given priority on higher-value jobs and expanded opportunities
• The ability to build long-term relationships with recurring clients
• A company that respects your professionalism and rewards quality performance

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. You are responsible for your own taxes and business expenses. This is not an employment arrangement.

How to Apply

Applying takes less than 5 minutes. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following:

• Your updated resume or a brief description of your cleaning experience
• The types of cleaning services you specialize in
• Your general availability (days/hours per week)
• Confirmation that you have reliable transportation
• A brief note about why you are interested in working with Highlands Home Co.

Apply through Indeed by submitting your resume, OR email us directly at highlandshomecollc@gmail.com with the subject line: 'Cleaning Specialist Application — [Your Name]'

Qualified applicants will be contacted within 2 business days to schedule a brief phone interview.

Join the Highlands Home Co. Network

We are not filling a position. We are building a team of professionals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a company that recognizes it. If that is you — we want to hear from you.

Highlands Home Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35