Carpet & Tile Cleaning Technician

Alpine Specialty Services Inc.; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Free on-site workout/fitness room

Employee discounts on services

Job summary

Alpine Specialty Services Inc. is seeking a full-time Carpet & Tile Cleaning Technician in Mountlake Terrace, WA. This position offers a competitive pay rate starting from $22–$27/hr, along with performance-based commissions and bonuses. No experience is necessary as training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will perform professional cleaning using established techniques and maintain high service standards. Applicants must have a valid Washington driver's license and a strong work ethic. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to our Mountlake Terrace shop.
• Strong work ethic and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpet, tile, grout, and upholstery cleaning using truck-mounted systems.
• Communicate clearly with customers and find legitimate add-on services.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and customer experience.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service orientation

Physically able to lift 50 lbs

Job description

$22–$27/hr base + commissions and performance bonuses. Total earning potential $25–$40/hr ($50K–$120K+/year). Paid IICRC certification. Full-time year-round work in Mountlake Terrace, WA. No experience needed — we pay you to train.

About the Role

Alpine Specialty Services has been a family-owned specialty cleaning company in the Puget Sound since 1969. We are hiring full-time Carpet & Tile Cleaning Technicians to run our truck-mounted equipment in homes and commercial properties across the Seattle area. This is a skilled trade with a structured advancement path — most of our supervisors came up from tech roles.

Pay & Earning Potential

• $22–$27 per hour base pay to start (experience-based)
• Commissions and performance bonuses on top of base pay
• Total earning potential of $25–$40+ per hour
• Full-time, year-round work
• Paid training and a clear advancement path

Tiered Annual Earnings (based on experience and performance)

• Entry-level technicians (year 1): typical $50,000–$70,000
• Experienced technicians: $70,000–$95,000
• Senior technicians (top performers): $120,000+ annually

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, five-day work week, year-round
• Day shift; routes are local (no overnight travel)
• Occasional Saturday rotations during peak season
• Overtime available during peak season

What You will Do

• Perform professional carpet, tile, grout, and upholstery cleaning using truck-mounted systems
• Pre-spray, agitate, extract, and finish carpets to Alpine standards
• Walk customers through the work, confirm scope, and write up the job on site
• Communicate clearly with customers and find legitimate add-on services (no pressure sales)
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and customer experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Reliable transportation to our Mountlake Terrace shop
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools
• Strong work ethic and customer-service orientation
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and move equipment in and out of homes (we will show you how on day one)

Preferred Qualifications

• Carpet cleaning, restoration, or related field-service experience
• IICRC familiarity (training provided and paid for)
• Customer-facing service experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• Free on-site workout / fitness room
• Employee discounts on servicesCompany events and recognition programs

About Alpine Specialty Services

Alpine Specialty Services is a family-owned specialty cleaning company that has served the greater Seattle and Puget Sound area since 1969. We are NADCA-certified and an IICRC-certified firm, specializing in carpet, tile and grout, upholstery, hardwood floor, area rug cleaning, air duct cleaning, HVAC ventilation cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and heated power washing.

Why Alpine

We have been serving Pacific Northwest customers since 1969. If you want long-term career growth in a respected trade — not a short-term job — we want to hear from you. Apply online through this posting. Alpine Specialty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.