How to hire a carpet cleaning technician

How to hire a carpet cleaning technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step carpet cleaning technician 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 cleaning technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new carpet cleaning technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your carpet cleaning technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a carpet cleaning technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A carpet cleaning technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, carpet cleaning technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of carpet cleaning technicians.

   Type of Carpet Cleaning Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Carpet Cleaning Technician	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$12-20
   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
   Porter	A porter is responsible for managing the building's cleanliness and orderliness, together with the cleaning maintenance team. Duties of a porter include ensuring the premises' safety, operating cleaning tools and equipment, and performing basic troubleshooting for defective machines... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Upholstery
   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Work Ethic
   • Clean Carpets
   • Air Ducts
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Safety Policies
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Buffing Floors
   • Water Extraction
   • HVAC
   • Schedule Appointments
   • Carpet Care

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   Responsibilities:

   • Certify by iicrc in wtr restoration.
   • Provide quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial clients.
   • Skil at providing quality carpet and upholstery cleaning as well as fire/water restoration service to customers.
   • Supervise the areas of demolition and renovation to ensure quality control are established and maintain above satisfactory level.
   • Complete carpet/upholstery cleaning within IICRC guidelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your carpet cleaning technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A carpet cleaning technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, carpet cleaning technicians' average salary in mississippi is 52% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level carpet cleaning technicians 40% less than senior-level carpet cleaning technicians.
   • Certifications. A carpet cleaning technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a carpet cleaning technician's salary.

   Average carpet cleaning technician salary

   $15.93hourly

   $33,139 yearly

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   Entry-level carpet cleaning technician salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average carpet cleaning technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$45,969	$22
   2	California	$41,759	$20
   3	North Dakota	$39,082	$19
   4	Washington	$38,627	$19
   5	Minnesota	$36,790	$18
   6	Wisconsin	$35,852	$17
   7	Nevada	$35,186	$17
   8	Michigan	$34,715	$17
   9	Illinois	$33,806	$16
   10	Oregon	$33,805	$16
   11	Maryland	$33,203	$16
   12	Pennsylvania	$32,869	$16
   13	Kansas	$31,912	$15
   14	Montana	$31,691	$15
   15	Arizona	$31,571	$15
   16	Ohio	$31,284	$15
   17	Missouri	$29,630	$14
   18	Virginia	$29,162	$14
   19	Florida	$28,733	$14
   20	Georgia	$26,577	$13

   Average carpet cleaning technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Sears Holdings	$34,687	$16.68
   2	The State of Oregon	$34,634	$16.65
   3	Day Spring	$34,497	$16.59
   4	Intek Cleaning & Restoration	$33,191	$15.96
   5	Stanley Steemer	$32,978	$15.85	2
   6	ServiceMaster Restore	$32,952	$15.84	43
   7	1-800 WATER DAMAGE	$32,728	$15.73	39
   8	Paul Davis USA	$32,618	$15.68	133
   9	PNC	$32,541	$15.64
   10	Cornerstone Chemical	$32,410	$15.58	1
   11	Oxi Fresh	$32,328	$15.54
   12	Renovation Systems	$32,268	$15.51
   13	Express Employment Indy South	$32,067	$15.42
   14	Rainbow International	$31,819	$15.30	78
   15	Peterson Meadows Retirement Community	$31,785	$15.28
   16	Alpine Cleaning & Restoration - Lindon	$31,747	$15.26	1
   17	Schaefer	$31,647	$15.21
   18	The Reserves Network	$31,622	$15.20	4
   19	ABM Industries	$31,620	$15.20	258
   20	Service Master Clean	$31,524	$15.16	73

4. Writing a carpet cleaning technician job description

   A carpet cleaning technician 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 cleaning technician job description:

   Carpet cleaning technician job description example

   Armstrong Cleaning and Restoration has been one of the top property restoration companies in Door County since 2003. Armstrong provides carpet and air duct cleaning services as well as restoration services to local home and business owners who have suffered property damage resulting from water, fire, mold, wind or other catastrophic related events. Utilizing the most innovative tools of the trade, partnered with experience and sincere empathy toward each situation encountered is what makes Armstrong Cleaning and Restoration the top choice for most customers.
   
   Armstrong Cleaning and Restoration is looking for an experienced carpet cleaner and restoration technician.
   
   This position's purpose is to continually exceed customer expectations for quality and service in the delivery of our disaster restoration and cleaning services. To facilitate timely and profitable delivery of all services while maintaining company standards for quality and customer satisfaction.
   
   This position reports to the door county office, 7542 Sth 42/57 in Sturgeon Bay WI. Full-time. Monday through Friday starting around 8:00 am with occasional weekends. On-call schedule including rotating nights and weekends. 30 to 40 hours per week.
   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Providing quality carpet, air duct and other related cleaning services for customers, Restoration work on smoke, fire, water damage and/or other misc. damage, inspects trucks, checks inventory equipment assigned, removes equipment from truck for each job & other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
   High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to organize, direct and control multiple activities (and perform them when necessary), exercise good business judgment in making daily operating decisions with short-term and long-term interests of the Company in mind, work effectively and cordially with a wide variety of people and situations, both pleasant and unpleasant, maintain the integrity of highly confidential business information, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, respond effectively with time pressures, stress and rapid change . Employee must possess exceptional customer service skills. MUST have a clean driving record and posses a valid driver's license. Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the job including: bending, reaching, lifting, loading, unloading & be able to lift 75lbs. Driver’s License is a must. Industry Certifications - IICRC, NADCA, RIA a plus. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
   Starting wage is based on experience. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, vacation, paid training and paid holidays. Job Type: Full-time COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
   Starting wage is based on experience. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, vacation, paid training and paid holidays. Job Type: Full-time Required education: High school or equivalent

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right carpet cleaning technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit carpet cleaning technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 cleaning technician

   Once you've selected the best carpet cleaning technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them 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 cleaning technician. 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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