How to hire a duct cleaner

How to hire a duct cleaner, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your duct cleaner 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 duct cleaner for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect duct 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.

   Here's a comparison of duct cleaner salaries for various roles:

   Type of Duct Cleaner	Description	Hourly rate
   Duct Cleaner	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-19
   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
   Floor Technician	A floor technician's role is to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of various areas within an establishment. Their responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, conducting minimal repairs and inventory checks, arranging furniture and fixtures, organizing supplies, and keeping floors free from obstructions... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Duct Systems
   • HVAC
   • Air Ducts
   • Customer Service
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Residential Homes
   • Dryer Vents
   • Hot Water
   • Safety Procedures

   Responsibilities:

   • Clean HVAC systems and duct work in residential homes as well as commercial buildings.
   • Work within the guidelines set forth by Amtrak, OSHA, and the environmental management system.
   • Maintain cleanliness of Amtrak's passenger trains.
   • Use blue signal protection and knowledge of FRA to work safely.
   • Assist techs with maintenance of equipment used in daily production of Nissan products.
   • Clean ducts and HVAC systems, as well as carpet and post construction clean up.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, duct cleaners' average salary in louisiana is 53% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level duct cleaners 41% less than senior-level duct cleaners.
   • Certifications. A duct cleaner 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 duct cleaner's salary.

   Average duct cleaner salary

   $15.20hourly

   $31,620 yearly

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   Entry-level duct cleaner salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a duct cleaner job description

   A duct 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 duct cleaner job description:

   Duct cleaner job description example

   $1,000 signing bonus
   
   Who Are We? F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electrical Inc. - "Absolutely the Best" 41-year old business with over 500 employees Service Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and DC out of our Manassas, VA main office
   
   What Do We Have? Top-notch facilities/office environment Fully-equipped, well-maintained fleet of vehicles Excellent support staff Great compensation Industry-leading benefits package Room for growth and improvement
   
   Duties Provide quality air duct cleaning and related services to customers Move and lift equipment Productively and safely move impediments in the home to prepare for duct cleaning Evaluate and discuss any services to be completed with the customer Ability to act as a consultant to customers for additional services and equipment as needed Follow NADCA standards Assist in the set-up and tear-down of equipment Clean up work area and account for all tools and equipment Make sure paperwork is properly filled out
   
   Qualifications: Ability to pass a background check High school diploma (or GED) Strong decision-making abilities Ability to identify customer needs and clearly articulate product and service offerings Dependable
   
   Training: F.H. Furr will provide all of the training required for this position
   
   Compensation: Paid hourly/weekly Base pay plus the ability to greatly increase income with accessory and add-on sales
   
   Benefits Offered: Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(K) with a company match Company-paid Long Term Disability Insurance Company-paid life insurance policy Short term disability and voluntary life insurance Paid Vacations, Holidays, and Sick days
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find duct 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 duct cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit duct cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with duct 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. 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 duct cleaner

   Once you've decided on a perfect duct cleaner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new duct cleaner first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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