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Residential Cleaning Technician

Oktogo Cleaning Co
Birmingham, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Cleaning Technician

$16–$25/hour | Part-Time to Start | Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

Looking for a place where your work is appreciated and your effort actually matters?

If you’re someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys staying active, and likes seeing the results of a job done right, this could be a great fit for you.

At Oktogo Cleaning Co., you’ll learn professional cleaning systems, develop valuable skills, and work alongside an experienced team in a growing local company. You don’t need years of cleaning experience to apply. We provide hands-on training, clear expectations, and ongoing support to help you succeed.

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, pays attention to details, takes ownership of their work, and is willing to learn.

For someone who performs well and wants more responsibility, there will also be opportunities to grow within the company as we expand.

If you care about doing quality work and want to be part of a company where your effort is noticed, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

  • Paid training and hands-on support
  • Clear cleaning systems and expectations
  • Direct training and support from the owners
  • A positive and professional work environment
  • Consistent feedback to help you improve
  • Opportunity for additional hours as the company grows
  • Opportunity for advancement based on performance
  • Competitive hourly pay plus tips
  • The chance to grow with a small, expanding company

Position Overview

This is a hands-on residential cleaning position.

The majority of your day will be spent cleaning clients’ homes while learning and following Oktogo’s cleaning systems, quality standards, and client preferences.

We’re looking for someone who can follow instructions, work efficiently, pay close attention to details, communicate professionally, and consistently provide high-quality work.

You’ll receive training on our cleaning methods, products, equipment, procedures, and expectations.

As you become more experienced and confident in the role, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow into more advanced or leadership positions within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Perform residential cleaning services, including recurring cleanings, deep cleanings, move-in/move-out cleanings, and post-construction cleaning
  • Follow company cleaning procedures, checklists, and quality standards
  • Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors, and other areas of the home according to company standards
  • Maintain strong attention to detail in every home
  • Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality results
  • Follow client-specific instructions and preferences
  • Communicate professionally with clients, owners, and team members
  • Identify areas that may require additional attention and communicate them when necessary
  • Properly use and care for cleaning products, supplies, and equipment
  • Complete quality checks of your work before leaving a home
  • Help keep company supplies and equipment clean and organized
  • Treat every client’s home and belongings with care and respect
  • Represent Oktogo Cleaning Co. professionally at all times

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Detail-oriented
  • Willing to learn
  • Able to follow instructions and established systems
  • Comfortable receiving feedback and coaching
  • Professional and respectful
  • Self-motivated and dependable
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Physically active and comfortable with demanding work
  • Positive and solution-focused
  • Someone who takes pride in doing a job well

Previous residential cleaning experience is preferred, but it is not required for the right candidate.

We care more about finding someone with the right attitude, reliability, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Cleaning Technician at Oktogo:

  • Shows up on time and prepared
  • Is dependable and communicates when needed
  • Takes ownership of their work
  • Follows our cleaning systems and procedures consistently
  • Learns from training and applies feedback
  • Pays attention to the small details
  • Maintains quality while learning to work efficiently
  • Treats every client’s home with care and respect
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Works well with teammates
  • Takes pride in delivering a clean home our clients are happy to come back to

You are not expected to know everything on your first day. We will train you. What matters most is that you are willing to learn, improve, and consistently put effort into your work.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Availability during weekday business hours
  • Ability to travel to client homes throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position that involves physical work throughout the day.

Applicants must be able to:

  • Lift and carry up to 30–35 pounds
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Bend, kneel, squat, and reach repeatedly throughout the day
  • Safely use step ladders
  • Carry cleaning supplies and equipment
  • Perform repetitive cleaning tasks while maintaining quality and efficiency

Pay & Schedule

  • $16–$25 per hour based on experience and performance
  • Tips
  • Paid training
  • Performance-based pay and growth opportunities
  • Part-time to start, with opportunity for additional hours as the company grows

Our typical schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime business hours, generally between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Hours will vary depending on client schedules, travel time between appointments, and seasonal demand.

This position is expected to begin at approximately 10–25 hours per week, with the opportunity for more hours as Oktogo continues to grow.

Occasional weekend work may also be available for team members who are interested in additional hours.

Employees who consistently demonstrate reliability, strong cleaning quality, professionalism, and initiative may have opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement within the company.

About Oktogo Cleaning Co.

Oktogo Cleaning Co. is a locally family-owned residential and commercial cleaning company serving Birmingham and surrounding areas.

What started as a small owner-operated business has grown through referrals, repeat clients, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality service.

We specialize in recurring residential cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, post-construction cleaning, and commercial cleaning.

Our clients trust us in their homes because we care about the details, communicate openly, and take pride in the work we provide.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for dependable, hardworking people who want to grow with us.

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your effort is recognized, and you have the opportunity to develop over time, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please include a few sentences about why this position interests you and what you think would make you a good fit for the role.

Previous professional cleaning experience is welcome, but it is not required.

We look forward to learning more about you.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • On-the-job training
  • Paid training

Application Question(s):

  • Please include a few sentences about why this position interests you and what makes you a great fit for the role. We look forward to learning more about you.
  • Do you have an active drivers license & reliable vehicle? (Public Transit will not work for this position)

Experience:

  • Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Birmingham, MI 48009 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25

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