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Slate

Subscription-based residential cleaning with app

Night Cleaning Specialist - Fitness Studios

Part-Time
$20/hr+ Monthly performance bonuses
Entry
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonRequires personal transportation between assigned locations during the night route.
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in commercial cleaning or fitness studios.
  • Ability to use mobile applications for timekeeping, photo uploads, and reports.
  • Reliable personal transportation to travel between assigned locations during the night route.
  • Availability to work four to five nights per week.
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal direct supervision.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish ability is advantageous.
  • Ability to use digital scheduling and checklist tools, such as sharing photos or real-time updates.
Responsibilities
  • Perform deep cleaning of boutique fitness studios, including equipment, floors, mirrors, bathrooms, reception areas, and public retail spaces.
  • Take before-and-after cleaning photographs at each location and upload them through a mobile application at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Follow a detailed checklist in English and Spanish to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with standards across all facilities.
  • Record arrival and departure at each location using a mobile application.
  • Maintain inventory of cleaning products and supplies and request replenishment when necessary.
  • Supervise cleaning staff attendance and coordinate same-night replacement coverage when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong attention to detail and consistent commitment to quality.

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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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-10%