Free house cleaner job description template
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House Cleaner job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
House Cleaner
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a House Cleaner who cleans clients' homes to the company's standard, on schedule, and treats every home with care and respect. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas to [company] checklist standards
- Dust, vacuum, mop and sanitize surfaces
- Change linens and make beds [if part of the service]
- Use cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly
- Arrive on time and follow each client's special instructions
- Report damage, safety issues or client concerns to [owner or manager]
- Keep supplies and equipment clean and stocked
What you need
- Reliable, detail-oriented and trustworthy
- Able to lift [weight], bend, kneel and stand for long periods
- Pass a background check
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation [if traveling between homes]
Nice to have
- Professional cleaning experience
- Bilingual [language] and English
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Sparkle Bright Cleaning, a two-year-old residential cleaning company.
Sparkle Bright Cleaning is hiring House Cleaners for weekday daytime shifts (no nights or weekends). You'll work in a team of two, follow our room-by-room checklist and clean three to four homes a day. We supply all products and equipment and pay for drive time between homes.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a house cleaner does
A house cleaner cleans clients' homes to the company's standard, on schedule, and treats every home with care and respect. Typical duties include:
- Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas to company checklist standards
- Dust, vacuum, mop and sanitize surfaces
- Change linens and make beds if part of the service
- Use cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly
- Arrive on time and follow each client's special instructions
- Report damage, safety issues or client concerns to owner or manager
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
No formal education or license is required. Background checks are common because cleaners work inside clients' homes. Bonding and liability insurance are usually the business's responsibility, not the cleaner's.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How much does a house cleaner make?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports pay for house cleaners under “maids and housekeeping cleaners” in its occupational wage tables, by state and metro area. Look up pay for your area → Local pay varies widely, so also check postings for similar jobs near you.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $99 | Hiring Kit $349 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $99
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $349
- Everything in the $99 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should my house cleaners be employees or independent contractors?
That depends on how much control you have over how, when and where the work is done, not on what you call it. If you set the schedule, supply the equipment and require your checklist, the IRS and your state may treat cleaners as employees. Check with a tax professional before deciding.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $99.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.