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Slate

Subscription-based residential cleaning with app

Commercial Cleaner

Part-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Freedom, NH, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior cleaning experience is preferred, while luxury-services experience is a bonus.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
  • Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
  • Professional appearance and a strong work ethic.
  • Reliable and punctual approach to completing tasks thoroughly.
  • Flexible availability for various shifts from 1 to 4 hours.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Comfort using smartphones and digital tools, including task-management applications for updates and reports.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out standard commercial cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting restrooms, collecting trash, and cleaning surfaces.
  • Alert supervisors about maintenance needs and restocking supplies.
  • Complete all cleaning tasks within the designated scheduled hours.
  • Follow cleaning checklists and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with the team lead using mobile applications for task assignments and updates.
  • Adjust quickly to changing schedules and random requests.
  • Promptly report maintenance issues or safety concerns.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior cleaning experience.
  • Experience in luxury services.

About the company

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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Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -7%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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