Estimator for Window Cleaning Services

fishwindowcleaningcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Fish Window Cleaning is hiring an Estimator to be the face of our company out in the field. This is a hands-on, in-person role - not a closing job, and you will visit commercial properties to assess cleaning needs. You’ll set your own schedule (20-25 hours/week, 8am–5pm window) and earn $16.00-$20.00 per hour.

The role emphasizes accurate estimates, independent work, and on-the-job training. Nice to have: prior door-to-door or field sales experience, and familiarity with Texas sites.

Qualifications

• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods.
• Presentable, able to start conversations with business decision-makers.
• Able to work independently and stay organized.
• Basic comfort using a smartphone or tablet to log estimates.

Responsibilities

• Visit commercial businesses in person and identify the decision-maker.
• Walk properties to count the glass and assess cleaning needs.
• Write accurate, professional estimates using Fish's pricing system.
• Log each estimate so it flows into the system smoothly.
• Target 60–75 written estimates per week based on your schedule.

Job description

Fish Window Cleaning is hiring an Estimator to be the face of our company out in the field. This is a hands-on, in-person role - not a closing job!

What You'll Do

• Visit commercial businesses in person - retail strips, restaurants, offices, storefronts
• Introduce yourself and Fish, and ask for the decision-maker
• Walk each property, assess and count the glass that needs cleaning
• Write accurate, professional estimates using our pricing system
• Log each estimate so it flows cleanly into our system
• Target: approximately 60-75 written estimates per week, based on the schedule you set

Paid hourly for time worked. The estimate target is the performance standard for the role - there's no sales quota and no commission tied to closing.

Schedule & Pay

Schedule:

You set your own schedule - build it around classes or other commitments, then keep roughly the same hours each week, 20-25 hours/week. The only constraint: your working hours must start no earlier than 8 am and end no later than 5 pm.

Pay:

$16.00-$20.00 per hour, part-time

Estimated annual earnings:

Based on 20-25 hours/week at $18-22/hr, this works out to roughly $18,720-$28,600/year, depending on the hours and rate you land at.

What You’ll Need

• Reliable personal vehicle, car insurance and a valid driver's license - you'll drive between stops
• Comfortable outdoors and on your feet for several hours at a time, including in Texas summer heat
• Presentable and comfortable walking into a business and starting a conversation
• Able to work independently & stay organized
• Basic comfort using a smartphone or tablet to log estimates

Nice to Have

• Previous door-to-door, canvassing, or field sales experience
• Background in trades, field service, or route-based work
• Familiarity with navigating Houston

Our Hiring Process

• No resume required
• A few pre-screening questions
• One in-person interview, about 30 minutes
• Job offer

Why Fish

• You set your own schedule - great for balancing classes or other commitments, with consistent hours once you've settled into a rhythm
• Full paid training, no experience needed
• Work independently and manage your own route day to day
• Room to grow - after 6 months, motivated estimators can explore closing sales for additional commission, expanding their hours, and other advancement opportunities
• Family-owned and operated business - we value our people!

About Fish Window Cleaning

Fish Window Cleaning has grown into the world's largest window cleaning company, with more than 250 franchise territories across 43 states - but we've never lost sight of the values we were founded on. Every customer is treated like our only customer.

For over three decades, Fish has worked to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, partnering with nonprofits and giving back through volunteering, leadership, and charitable support. Our mission is simple: be the best and most respected window cleaning company in the world.

If you're courteous, self-motivated, and pay close attention to detail, we'd love to have you on the team.