Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician PuroClean of Greater Landover
Location: Greater Landover / Prince George’s County, Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Experience Required: 1–2 years preferred

About the Position

PuroClean of Greater Landover is seeking an experienced, dependable, and customer-focused Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician to join our growing cleaning and property restoration team.

This position is for someone who understands more than how to operate a carpet-cleaning machine. We are looking for a technician who understands carpet fibers, textures, cleaning chemistry, stain treatment, extraction methods, equipment setup, and proper drying procedures .

The ideal candidate takes pride in producing professional results, protecting customers' property, maintaining equipment, and representing PuroClean professionally in residential, commercial, property-management, and government environments.

Responsibilities

The Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician will:

• Perform professional carpet cleaning in residential and commercial properties.

• Inspect carpet before cleaning and determine the appropriate cleaning method.

• Identify common carpet fibers and construction types, including nylon, polyester, olefin/polypropylene, wool, blends, Berber, cut-pile, loop-pile, and commercial glue-down carpeting.

• Recognize carpet conditions that may require special treatment or precautions.

• Pre-vacuum, pre-condition, agitate, extract, rinse, spot-treat, groom, and properly dry carpet as needed.

• Perform hot-water extraction/steam cleaning using professional equipment.

• Operate portable extractors, carpet wands, rotary equipment, CRB machines, upholstery tools, wet vacuums, air movers, and related professional cleaning equipment.

• Properly mix and apply cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions.

• Understand basic pH principles and select appropriate cleaners, rinses, spotters, and treatments.

• Identify and treat common stains such as food, beverages, grease, soil, pet stains, urine, ink, gum, and other contaminants.

• Perform colorfastness and material testing when necessary before applying chemicals.

• Avoid over-wetting, fiber damage, dye bleeding, browning, shrinkage, and other preventable cleaning problems.

• Clean stairs, hallways, common areas, offices, apartments, homes, and commercial facilities.

• Move light furniture when necessary and return the work area to an orderly condition.

• Protect walls, floors, furniture, baseboards, and customer belongings while performing services.

• Set up air movers or other drying equipment when appropriate.

• Perform upholstery cleaning when trained and assigned.

• Complete before-and-after documentation and photographs when required.

• Communicate professionally with customers regarding cleaning expectations, stains, damage, and recommended services.

• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and work area.

• Clean, inspect, and maintain hoses, wands, extractors, sprayers, filters, brushes, cords, and other equipment after use.

• Report equipment problems or maintenance needs promptly.

• Follow PuroClean safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Assist with other cleaning or restoration services when needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• 1–2 years of professional carpet-cleaning experience preferred.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with professional carpet-cleaning and extraction equipment.

• Knowledge of carpet fibers, textures, cleaning methods, stains, and cleaning chemicals.

• Ability to determine when a carpet or textile requires special treatment.

• Ability to operate equipment safely and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good customer service and communication skills.

• Dependable attendance and ability to arrive at jobs on time.

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

• Ability to follow written work orders and verbal instructions.

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for positions requiring operation of a company vehicle.

• Ability to pass employment screening required for the position and applicable customer or contract sites.

IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) certification is a plus but is not required.

Experience with restoration, water mitigation, floor care, upholstery cleaning, janitorial services, or commercial cleaning is also a plus.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on field position. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

• Bend, kneel, reach, pull, push, and stand for extended periods.

• Carry equipment up and down stairs.

• Handle hoses and professional cleaning equipment.

• Work in occupied and unoccupied residential and commercial properties.

• Safely use required PPE and cleaning products.

Schedule

Candidates should have flexibility to work during normal business hours with occasional:

• Early-morning assignments

• Evening or night work

• Weekend work

• Commercial projects outside normal business hours

• Emergency or restoration-related assignments

Schedule requirements will depend on customer and project needs.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Experienced candidates may earn $18.00–$22.00 per hour , depending on professional carpet-cleaning experience, equipment knowledge, certifications, driving qualifications, and ability to independently complete jobs.

Applicable prevailing-wage, living-wage, or contract-specific wage requirements will be followed when an employee is assigned to qualifying government projects.

Growth Opportunity

PuroClean of Greater Landover is a property damage restoration and cleaning company. A successful Carpet Cleaning Technician may have opportunities to cross-train and advance into additional services such as:

• Commercial floor cleaning

• Upholstery cleaning

• Water damage restoration

• Structural drying

• Fire and smoke cleaning

• Odor control

• Mold remediation

• Contents cleaning

• Commercial and government facility cleaning

• Restoration Technician / Lead Technician positions

We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of a growing operation—not simply someone looking for the next temporary cleaning job.

What We Value

At PuroClean, we value technicians who are:

Professional. Dependable. Teachable. Detail-Oriented. Customer-Focused. Safety-Conscious.

If you have professional carpet-cleaning experience, understand the equipment and materials you are working with, and take pride in producing quality results, we encourage you to apply.

PuroClean of Greater Landover is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and applicable law.

Flexible work from home options available.