1099 Cleaning Subcontractors — $25/hr target + Performance Bonuses
Hotel-level standards. Friendly ops team. Checklist-driven jobs with before/after photos, 1-hour arrival windows, and steady STR/move-out work across San Diego County (Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and nearby).
Why contract with La Clean House
We deliver high-quality residential & commercial cleanings and Airbnb/STR turnovers. We quote fast, keep 1-hour arrival windows, run room-by-room checklists, and back work with a satisfaction guarantee (free touch-ups for clients if something’s missed). If you’re reliable, detail-obsessed, and client-friendly, you’ll fit right in.
Compensation & bonuses (1099)
Target pay: $25/hr equivalent (most routes are flat-rate per job calculated to average ~$25/hr with efficient work).
Performance bonuses:
5-Star Review Bonus (per job)
On-Time & Perfect Checklist Bonus
Same-Day Add-On Bonus (e.g., inside fridge/oven, patio if approved)
Referral Bonus (for bringing pros who stay 60–90 days)
Paid working interview (short trial shift)
Weekly payouts (Stripe/ACH)
Growth path: Solo Pro → Lead Subcontractor → Trainer. Higher rates and leadership bonuses for consistent quality.
What the work looks like
Deep cleans, move-in/move-out, recurring maintenance, and Airbnb/STR turnovers
Follow our checklists; capture before/after photos
1-hour arrival windows; communicate ETAs professionally
Use safe techniques for glass, stone, stainless, hardwood, grout
Report issues immediately (access, pets, damage)
What you bring (1099 subcontractor)
You handle your own taxes (1099-NEC)
Reliable transportation across San Diego County
Your smartphone with data (navigation, checklists, photos, SMS)
Your own basic kit & PPE (we’ll share our standards; some jobs use client supplies)
Work authorization in the U.S.
Realistic weekly availability, on-time habits, pro communication
Able to lift 25–30 lbs and work safely with common cleaning products
Nice to have: STR experience, post-construction skills, bilingual (EN/ES), specialty floor care.
Classification note: As a 1099 subcontractor, you choose/accept jobs, can set availability, may subcontract helpers under your business, and are not an employee—no company benefits are provided.
Our contracting process (fast & simple)
Apply (2–3 minutes). Basics + SMS consent.
SMS pre-screen. Quick questions on transport, availability, experience.
Phone screen (10 minutes). Standards, routes, pay mechanics, expectations.
Paid working interview. Short on-site trial with a lead.
Offer & onboarding. Contractor agreement, SOPs, routes, and your first jobs.
What we provide
Steady job flow via BookingKoala + Stripe
Checklists, standards, and a supportive dispatch team
Clear scopes, add-on approvals, and fast help if something changes on site
Transparent ratings, feedback, and bonus rules
FAQ
Reliable transportation is required to reach jobs on time.
Yes, you will use your supplies. Our top cleaners get $800-$1200 per week, so do your math. We’ll brief you per job. Some clients prefer their own products.
After a conditional offer, we request a standard, FCRA-compliant background check with your separate consent.
Schedules vary by route, season, and performance. Strong performers get more hours quickly.
Yes—clear path to Lead Cleaner/Trainer with higher pay and bonuses.
This opportunity isn’t a fit. We need subs who can cover Chula Vista ↔ Carlsbad and everything in between. Our top cleaners get $800-$1200 per week, so do your math.
Comp is per job (flat-rate targets to ~$25/hr with efficient work). Travel time/mileage aren’t paid separately. We cluster routes where possible to minimize driving. Our top cleaners get $800-$1200 per week, so do your math.
No. We’re countywide. You can decline occasionally, but if you regularly refuse jobs outside your neighborhood, we’ll reduce offers. Apply only if you’re willing to work anywhere in San Diego County.
Through our dispatch and scheduling system (BookingKoala). We try to cluster by geography/time. High performers get first access to better routes.
Build this into your acceptance decision. If a job has unusual parking costs, tell dispatch before acceptance for an approved solution.
We run 7 days a week with busiest times mornings/early afternoons; Airbnb/STR turnovers often require midday window and weekend flexibility. Evening jobs appear occasionally.
Weekly payouts via Stripe/ACH for completed, approved jobs. Bonuses (5-star, perfect checklist, add-ons) are included in the same cycle.
A short paid on-site trial with a lead. We score quality, speed, safety, communication, and checklist discipline.
Hit quality + on-time + photo checklist standards consistently, accept broader routes, and maintain 5-star reviews. That unlocks higher-rate jobs and lead/trainer opportunities.
Repeated no-shows/late shows, refusing countywide coverage, ignoring checklists/photos, unsafe chemical use, client complaints, or poor communication.
No, English only.
Yes, if you’re reliable and countywide. We scale volume based on performance and route flexibility.
Text dispatch immediately. Two preventable no-shows or chronic lateness can end the partnership.
