Join the Cleanist team.
$18–22/hr starting. Real W2 employment with protections. Paid training. Consistent schedule. Same teammates every day. Growth path that's actually real.
Why Cleanist over gig apps
Real employment. Real benefits.
We're W2, not 1099. That means tax withholding, workers' comp, and a paycheck schedule you can plan your life around. Plus everything below.
$18–22/hr starting
Competitive hourly W2 pay. Tax withholding, real protections, and a paycheck you can plan around.
Consistent schedule
Know your hours every week. Same routes, same homes, same teammates. No algorithm deciding your income.
Paid training
Learn the 22-point Cleanist standard on the clock. Onboarded directly by Shantel, our co-founder.
Small team culture
Local owners who know your name. No 1-800 corporate office. Real humans, real relationships.
Equipment provided
Branded supply kits, uniforms, and eco-friendly products provided. You show up — we have everything else.
Clear growth path
Cleaner ($18-22/hr) → Team Lead ($24/hr) → Operations roles. We promote from within as we grow.
Pay comparison
Same hours. More take-home.
What you actually keep after a 30-hour week of cleaning, comparing platforms.
| Platform | Gross / hr | After fees | Weekly take |
|---|---|---|---|
Cleanist (W2) + benefits, paid training | $20 | $20 | $600 |
Handy (1099) 55% paid out, you cover taxes | $22 | $14 | $420 |
TaskRabbit (1099) Service fees + you cover taxes | $25 | $16 | $480 |
Solo / Craigslist Inconsistent, no protections | $25 | $18 | $540 |
Team voices
From the people doing the work.
I quit gig apps to come here. Now I know what I'm earning every week and the team actually has my back.
Marisol
Cleaner
Started as a cleaner six months ago. Promoted to lead. Cleanist invests in you — that's the difference.
Ana
Team Lead
Requirements
What we're looking for.
- Reliable transportation to the Pomona area
- Able to pass a background check (we use Checkr)
- Physically able to perform cleaning tasks (lifting, bending, standing)
- Available at least 3 days per week
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in their work
- Authorized to work in the US
No prior professional cleaning experience required. We train everyone to the Cleanist standard.
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Fill out the form below. We review every application within 24 hours, personally — Shantel reads every single one.