Full-Time Carpet Cleaning Trainee (AM Shift)

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No carpet cleaning experience? No problem.

As a Carpet Cleaning Trainee, you’ll earn $17/hour while we train you to become a Carpet Cleaning Technician, a role where average earnings start at $50,000 a year. We built this role to grow our next generation of Technicians. If you’re willing to work hard and learn, we’ll give you the skills, the hands-on experience, and a clear path forward. Carpet Cleaning Trainee Duties and Responsibilities

Work alongside a Technician at residential and commercial jobs. Learn to operate truck-mounted and portable carpet extraction equipment. Mix cleaning solutions and use them to clean carpet and remove stains. Move furniture and prepare each space for cleaning. Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment after each job. Drive the company van when needed. Spot and report possible repairs, and help collect customer payments. Follow all company policies, with special attention to health and safety procedures. Carpet Cleaning Trainee Experience and Qualifications

No carpet cleaning experience required.

We’ll teach you everything. Previous cleaning experience of any kind (janitorial, housekeeping, detailing) or general labor experience is a plus. High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license. A strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow. The ability to take direction and pay close attention to detail. Professionalism with customers and teammates. Schedule and physical requirements

On-call:

You will be added to our on-call rotation to help respond to client emergencies. Physical demands:

This is an active, hands-on job. You’ll stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day, and you must be able to lift and move items over 50 lbs. Your path to Technician

Carpet Cleaning Trainee (formal training track, 3–6 months):

$17/hour Carpet Cleaning Technician:

Commission-based pay. Average earnings start at $50,000/year, with no cap. Our formal training track pairs you with experienced Technicians on real jobs. Over 3–6 months, you’ll learn our equipment, products, and process, from stain removal to running a job start to finish. You get paid while you learn, and you finish with a trade you can build a career on. Why become a Technician?

High earning potential:

Average earnings start at $50,000 a year, and there’s no cap. Driven Technicians earn far more. You control your income:

Commission pay means the more work you pick up, the more you take home. A skilled trade:

You’ll master professional carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning, a skill that’s always in demand. Respect and responsibility:

Customers rely on you as the expert to diagnose problems and recommend solutions. Who We Are

Midwest Carpet Cleaning began as a single truck in Michigan’s Downriver communities and has grown into a fleet of more than 50 service vehicles serving over 1,000 commercial customers, plus a growing number of homeowners, across Southeast Michigan and Northern Ohio. We call our approach “the Midwest way”: hard work, quality craftsmanship, and real care for every customer. Unlike many hourly cleaning jobs, we invest in our people with paid, hands-on training on our equipment, products, and process. Once trained, our Technicians move to commission pay, with average earnings starting at $50,000 a year and no cap on what driven performers can make. With steady work from loyal customers and a clear path from Assistant to Technician, Midwest Carpet Cleaning is a place where hard work pays off and careers grow.

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM