FULL TIME - Residential Cleaning Technician
Posted on October 24, 2025
Joy of Cleaning is a reputable, family-owned residential cleaning company that has proudly served the Tampa Bay area, including Saint Petersburg and Tampa, since 2016. With a growing client base servicing over 5,000 homes annually, Joy of Cleaning stands out in the local market due to its dedication to eco-friendly cleaning solutions, technician safety, and exceptional customer service. The company has earned an impressive 5-star client rating supported by more than 600 Google reviews, which testifies to its commitment to quality and reliability. As a member of the nonprofit Cleaning For a Reason, Joy of Cleaning also makes a meaningful impact in the community by providing free cleaning services for cancer patients, further emphasizing its values of care and support.
This job opening is for a full-time Cleaning Technician role within the Joy of Cleaning team. This position offers a competitive starting wage of $16 per hour during a one-week paid training period. Upon successful completion of training, pay increases to a range of $18 to $22 per hour depending on weekly hours worked, with the potential to earn up to $24 per hour after a few months of excellent performance. Additional earnings come through tips and performance-based bonuses, creating an opportunity for motivated individuals to maximize their income. The expected weekly hours are between 30 to 40, with a consistent Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday day shift schedule from 8 AM to 6 PM, with occasional flexibility required. Optional weekend shifts are available for extra pay.
The Cleaning Technician role involves performing thorough residential cleaning tasks that are physically demanding and require strong attention to detail. Technicians will be responsible for dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing bathrooms and kitchens, and performing deep cleanings including move-in and move-out services. The job requires traveling daily between client homes within a 20-mile radius of St. Petersburg and Tampa using personal transportation, which necessitates a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Technicians must be able to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
This position is perfect for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and physically capable of performing the hands-on aspects of professional cleaning. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and communicate effectively in English. Candidates should be prepared for a career path offering growth opportunities and benefits such as paid time off, health insurance stipend after one year, 401(k) matching, and paid training. Weekly payroll and holiday time off are additional benefits that provide financial stability and work-life balance.
Joining Joy of Cleaning means becoming part of an established, trusted team that values community impact, employee development, and delivering top-notch service to households across the Tampa Bay area. The company emphasizes clear communication and consistency, highlighted by its travel requirements that ensure technicians can serve the greater Tampa and St. Petersburg area effectively. If you are eager to contribute your skills, thrive in an autonomous work environment, and are dedicated to making customers happy, Joy of Cleaning invites you to apply and join their growing family.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 1 year of residential cleaning experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with no DUIs or major violations in past 5 years
- Reliable transportation to travel within 20-mile radius of St. Petersburg and Tampa
- Physical ability to bend, kneel, push, and lift up to 20 pounds
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Pass a criminal background check
- Ability to work alone
- Availability to work Monday-Friday 8 AM-6 PM or Tuesday-Saturday 8 AM-6 PM with occasional flexibility
- Willingness to travel between Tampa and St. Petersburg as needed
- Must consistently work required hours