Full-Time

Overnight Studio Cleaner & Lead

Slate

Slate

11-50 employees

Subscription-based residential cleaning with app

Compensation Overview

$19 - $21/hr

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

Requires driving between the Ballston and Court House studio locations.

Category
Cleaning & Custodial Services (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Proficiency using a smartphone to clock in and out via a mobile app and take before-and-after photos.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive cleaning motions throughout overnight shifts.
  • English proficiency sufficient to follow instructions and complete checklists.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Reliable personal vehicle to drive between the Ballston and Court House locations without mileage reimbursement.
  • Availability to work overnight shifts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with start times around 11:00 PM and 12:15 AM.
Responsibilities
  • Deep clean fitness studio spaces overnight, including equipment, floors, mirrors, restrooms, lobby, and retail areas.
  • Take before-and-after photos at each location to document cleaning results.
  • Follow a detailed bilingual cleaning checklist to ensure consistent quality.
  • Clock in and out via a mobile app at each studio stop.
  • Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and place restocking orders as Lead.
  • Oversee cleaner attendance and coordinate same-night replacement coverage as needed as Lead.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior commercial or janitorial cleaning experience.
  • Prior lead or supervisory experience managing attendance, coordinating coverage, or handling supplies and logistics.
  • Experience following detailed cleaning checklists or standard operating procedures.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency.

Slate NYC provides home cleaning services for residential clients in NYC, offering options from daily to one-time cleanings and a subscription-based model for recurring bookings. Cleaning staff are directly employed, supplies are provided, and the service is insured, aiming for reliable, high-quality results. Clients manage scheduling, payments, and messages through the Slate Cleaner app, which centralizes the process. The company differentiates itself with transparent pricing, no long-term contracts, and insured staff, targeting busy professionals and families who want a hassle-free, consistently clean home.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$100K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Slate’s site says it serves multi-location operators, widening revenue beyond households.
  • Updated 2025 service pages show active commercial and property-management expansion.
  • A larger service mix reduces dependence on any single neighborhood or residential cohort.

What critics are saying

  • Slate’s website now emphasizes commercial cleaning, signaling diluted focus on home subscriptions.
  • Yelp and Tripadvisor reviews point to inconsistent service and management complaints, hurting retention.
  • Incumbents and local cleaners can undercut pricing quickly, compressing margins before 2027.

What makes Slate unique

  • Slate runs a six-phase Total Satisfaction process with onboarding and inspections.
  • Slate serves house cleaning plus commercial clients, including offices, clinics, schools, and stores.
  • Slate keeps recurring schedules flexible: daily, weekly, monthly, and one-time cleanings.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-7%