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Independent Cleaning Subcontractors (1099)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri & Surrounding Areas Position Type: Independent Contractor / 1099 Compensation: Flat-rate payment per accepted cleaning assignment Schedule: Flexible, project-based opportunities
About Our Company - Townsend Professional Cleaning (TPC)
Townsend Professional Cleaning (TPC) provides professional residential and commercial cleaning services throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. We are committed to delivering reliable, detailed, and high-quality cleaning services while building professional relationships with our clients and subcontractors.
As our business grows, we are seeking dependable, motivated, experienced independent cleaning professionals for contract-based cleaning opportunities.
Available Cleaning Assignments
- Residential home cleaning
- Commercial office and facility cleaning
- Apartment and rental property cleaning
- Airbnb and short-term rental turnovers
- Move-in and move-out cleaning
- Deep cleaning and detailed cleaning
- Post-construction cleaning
- Floor cleaning and maintenance
- Carpet cleaning and floor care, based on experience
Contractor Responsibilities
Independent cleaning subcontractors will be responsible for:
- Completing accepted cleaning assignments according to the agreed scope of work.
- Providing professional, thorough, and timely cleaning services.
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Properly handling cleaning products, supplies, and equipment.
- Protecting client property and maintaining confidentiality.
- Reporting property damage, safety concerns, or service issues promptly.
- Communicating professionally with TPC management regarding assignment completion.
- Completing required cleaning checklists and providing photographs when requested and authorized.
Contractor Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous residential or commercial cleaning experience.
- Ability to provide appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies as specified in the subcontract agreement.
- General liability insurance is preferred and may be required for certain contracts.
Required qualifications:
- Ability to pass a background screening, when required for client assignments.
- Reliable transportation to assigned job locations.
- Strong attention to detail and customer service skills.
- Ability to perform physical cleaning duties, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving cleaning equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to provide a completed IRS Form W-9.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Compensation is established as a flat rate for each accepted assignment.
- The assignment amount and scope of work will be communicated before acceptance.
- Payment will be issued upon completion of the assignment and receipt of payment from the client, subject to the signed subcontractor agreement and applicable law.
- Additional work outside the approved scope requires prior written authorization.
- Assignments are offered based on client demand, contractor qualifications, and availability.
- No minimum number of assignments or guaranteed income is offered.
Independent Contractor Relationship
This is an independent contractor opportunity, not a traditional W-2 employment position.
Subcontractors operate as independent businesses, retain control over their methods of performing services consistent with agreed results and client requirements, and may accept or decline offered assignments.
Contractors are generally responsible for their own taxes, business expenses, insurance, and required licenses, as applicable.



