How to hire a carpet cleaner

How to hire a carpet cleaner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step carpet cleaner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a carpet cleaner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new carpet cleaner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a carpet cleaner, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect carpet cleaner also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of carpet cleaners and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Carpet Cleaner	Description	Hourly rate
   Carpet Cleaner	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-18
   Floor Staff	The duties of floor staff depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In restaurants and similar establishments, floor staff is in charge of performing support tasks for the wait staff... Show more	$10-24
   Sanitation Worker	A sanitation worker is employed to carry out valuable community tasks like garbage collection, hauling, and disposal. Sanitation workers take responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of the community... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Clean Carpets
   • Customer Service
   • Upholstery
   • Shampoo Carpets
   • General Maintenance
   • Air Ducts
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • WAX Floors
   • Customers Homes
   • Residential Homes
   • Flood Damage
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Building Floors
   • Water Extraction

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
   • Provide services for carpet and upholstery cleaning along with fire and water restoration.
   • Supervise a small crew for a fire restoration job, clean HVAC systems, and clean carpets
   • Travele Atlanta metro-area cleaning carpets and upholstery for residential homes and businesses offices.
   • Clean carpets stain removal move furniture house cleaning carpet repair upholstery cleaning waxing and stripping floors
   • Clean residential and business carpets using wand and scrubbers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your carpet cleaner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A carpet cleaner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, carpet cleaners' average salary in south carolina is 47% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level carpet cleaners earn 39% less than senior-level carpet cleaners.
   • Certifications. A carpet cleaner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a carpet cleaner's salary.

   Average carpet cleaner salary

   $14.29hourly

   $29,724 yearly

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   Entry-level carpet cleaner salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a carpet cleaner job description

   A carpet cleaner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a carpet cleaner job description:

   Carpet cleaner job description example

   The Burks Companies, Inc. (TBC) of Atlanta, GA is looking to hire a full-time Floor and Carpet Cleaning Technician Team Member in the Tunica Mississippi area? Are you an energetic, get-it-done person who is looking for Grave Shift work (11:00pm - 7:00am typically) ?

   THE BURKS COMPANIES, INC. (TBC) is a leader in providing support services to the absolute best clients in the hospitality and gaming industries. Our elite team, which includes Floor and Carpet Cleaning Technician Team Members , provides contract-based janitorial services in hospitality and public areas of commercial spaces. As a member of that elite team, we offer commercial floor and carpet cleaning care professionals $10 - $14/hour , depending on experience. We achieve the highest standards of cleanliness and appearance for our high-profile clients by retaining an awesome team through treating team members courteously with respect and appreciation in a caring and professional manor while soliciting input from the team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision, life insurance as well as holiday and vacation pay), a positive work culture with opportunities for growth , and more !

   The Burks Companies, Inc. (TBC) is looking to hire a full-time Floor and Carpet Cleaning Technician Team Member . Are you an energetic, get-it-done person who is looking for full-time work ? If this sounds like the right commercial floor and carpet cleaning care opportunity for you, apply today!

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FULL-TIME FLOOR & CARPET CLEANING TEAM MEMBER

   As a Floor and Carpet Cleaning Technician Team Member , you are at the core of who we are as a company. You arrive for your shift, ready to get to work. You enjoy floor and carpet cleaning care. It is what you are great at and like performing a wide variety of work in resort and commercial facilities while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly condition with a focus on detailed perfection. Whether its carpet cleaning and/or extracting carpet, marble polishing, detail scrubbing tile and grout floors in restrooms, to striping, waxing, and burnishing, you get satisfaction out of being able to physically see what you've accomplished. Responsible for performing heavy duty floor maintenance work, refinishing tile floors, pressure washing, high-dusting and other projects assigned in supporting the overall goal of customer satisfaction. You report maintenance repair problems to your supervisor, and you take ownership to make sure that all floor equipment is clean and maintained after each use and that all safety precautions are followed at all times. We have a reputation for quality work, and this is thanks to the great job that you do!

   QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FULL-TIME FLOOR TECHNICIAN / CUSTODIAN / PROJECTS TEAM

   • 21 years old or older
   • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and perform general Floor Technician / Custodian / Projects Team Service tasks including bending, kneeling, reaching, and being on your feet for an entire shift
   • Extensive knowledge of floor care and carpet cleaning
   • Possess a valid driver's license

   
   

   Previous resort and commercial floor and carpet cleaning care experience a must! Are you fast, efficient, self-motivated, and eager to do a good job? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you the kind of person who prefers to be on your feet moving around? Are you honest and respectful of people's privacy and property? If so, then you might just be perfect for this Floor and Carpet Cleaning Technician Team Member position!

   FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

   There are full-time shifts available for this resort and commercial floor and carpet cleaning care position. Typically, 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Thursday

   
   

   READY TO JOIN OUR COMMERCIAL CLEANING TEAM?

   We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this commercial cleaning job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find carpet cleaners for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your carpet cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit carpet cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with carpet cleaner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new carpet cleaner

   Once you have selected a candidate for the carpet cleaner position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new carpet cleaner. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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