Job Summary
Blue Prairie Services is looking for a dependable part-time cleaner to service commercial properties across the northwest suburbs. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up on time, and can move between job sites throughout the week.
Beyond routine cleaning, you'll take on specialty projects as they come up, carpet cleaning, window washing, and floor care. Experience with any of these is a plus.
Two things are essential for this role: consistent availability during daytime/business hours, and reliable transportation to travel between locations. Please only apply if you can meet both.
What You'll Do
- Perform routine janitorial and commercial cleaning at multiple client locations
- Complete specialty projects as assigned: carpet cleaning, window cleaning, hard floor care (strip, wax, buff)
- Travel between job sites in Arlington Heights, McHenry, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, and nearby communities
- Restock supplies and report maintenance issues or low inventory
- Follow site-specific checklists, security procedures, and safety practices
- Occasionally cover after-hours or weekend work when a project or client need requires it
Schedule
- 12–18 hours per week on average
- Daytime availability is required, most work is scheduled during morning business hours
- Occasional evening and weekend work as needed for special projects
- Schedule is set in advance; we'll work with you on consistency
What We're Looking For
- Reliable daytime availability (required)
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel between job sites (required)
- Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and perform physical work: standing, bending, kneeling, reaching
- Must pass a background check
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently without close supervision
- Dependable, punctual, and professional around clients and building occupants
Preferred (not required):
- Prior commercial or janitorial cleaning experience
- Experience with carpet cleaning equipment (extractors, bonnet, encapsulation)
- Window cleaning experience
- Floor care experience, stripping, waxing, buffing,
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
