Independent Contractor - Commercial Cleaning Services

City Wide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent qualified work without chasing leads

Structured professional engagements with clear scopes

Recurring revenue potential from routine services

Long-term partnership opportunities

Job summary

A leading facility management organization seeks experienced independent contractors to provide commercial cleaning services in Chicago and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in cleaning, effective communication skills, and reliable transportation. Responsibilities include delivering janitorial services, maintaining cleanliness in facilities, and ensuring client satisfaction. This opportunity offers structured engagements, consistent work, and potential for recurring revenue without the burden of sourcing new contracts.

Qualifications

• Established independent contractors with commercial cleaning expertise.
• Ability to manage accounts reliably.
• Capacity for quality control and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide general janitorial services including dusting and vacuuming.
• Maintain high standards in sanitation and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with facility managers to ensure quality service.

Skills

Proven experience in commercial cleaning

Reliable transportation

Strong communication and accountability

Commitment to quality, consistency, and professionalism

Tools

Professional cleaning equipment

General liability insurance

Workers’ compensation coverage

Job description

Description

City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, providing commercial contracts and partnering with skilled independent contractors to perform the work. The company handles sales, client communication, billing, and collections, allowing contractors to focus on their core services.

We are seeking established independent contractors to service commercial clients throughout South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Ideal candidates have a structured business, provide professional window washing or other commercial cleaning services, and are looking for steady, recurring work without chasing new contracts or unpaid invoices.

City Wide offers guaranteed payment on the 10th of every month for work performed, along with opportunities for revenue growth and consistent crew staffing.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE:

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning (required)
• Ability to staff and manage accounts reliably
• Professional cleaning equipment and supplies, or the ability to acquire them
• General liability insurance (required)
• Workers’ compensation coverage, as applicable
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and accountability
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and professionalism

Preferred:

• Experience with medical, office, or institutional facilities
• Ability to perform inspections and maintain quality control
• Capacity to take on recurring accounts

The Opportunity

City Wide Facility Solutions seeks experienced commercial cleaning contractors to support a growing portfolio of clients across the region. Contractors will deliver consistent, high-quality results for offices, medical facilities, schools, and industrial properties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general janitorial services: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and breakrooms
• Floor care: hard surface maintenance and basic care programs
• High‑touch surface disinfection
• Periodic services such as deep cleaning, detailing, or specialty tasks as needed
• Nightly or scheduled recurring service (typically five times a week)
• After‑hours work in occupied facilities
• Coordination with facility managers and the City Wide team
• Following defined scopes and specifications
• Maintaining consistency and attention to detail
• Delivering inspection‑ready results

City Wide will: manage the client relationship, define scope and service expectations, handle communication, billing, and collections.

You will focus on: executing consistently at a high level.

Benefits of Partnership

• Consistent, Qualified Work
  • Access to commercial opportunities without chasing leads or bidding cold
• Structured, Professional Engagements
  • Clear scopes of work
  • Organized communication
  • Reliable client environments
• Focus on Execution, Not Sales
  • Delivering quality work
  • Generating revenue
• Recurring Revenue Potential
  • Routine maintenance programs
  • Multi‑location clients
  • Repeat service cycles
• Long‑Term Partnership Opportunity
  • Access to additional service opportunities
  • Expanded client portfolios
  • Priority consideration for future work