Careers

Steady work, in homes that expect you.

Upkeep Standard is a small residential cleaning practice serving Huntley, Elgin, Algonquin, Crystal Lake and the surrounding northwest suburbs. We clean the same homes on a recurring rhythm, which means familiar routes, predictable hours, and homeowners who know your work.

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What we offer

Predictable, recurring routes

Steady weekday work with the same homes on a repeating schedule — no late nights, no scrambling for hours.

Supplies and equipment provided

You bring the care and the attention to detail. We handle everything else.

Tight local territory

Routes are grouped across the northwest suburbs, so you spend your day cleaning, not driving.

Treated like a professional

Clear expectations, unhurried visits, and homeowners who know your name and appreciate the work.

What we look for

You take pride in finishing a room properly, not quickly.
You show up when you said you would, every time.
You're comfortable working independently in someone's home.
You communicate — a quick text beats a surprise.
Prior cleaning experience helps, but reliability matters more.

Every team member is background checked and insured before their first visit.

Open roles

Residential Cleaner

Recurring biweekly and monthly visits across our route. Detail cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and living spaces to our written standard.

Team Lead

Runs a route, sets the pace and quality bar for a small team, and is the day-to-day point of contact for the homes on that route.

Not sure which fits? Apply and pick "Either" — we'll talk it through. Curious what a visit actually covers first? Read our cleaning services page.

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Tell us a bit about you.

It takes about three minutes. We read every application ourselves and reply by email — usually within a couple of business days.

Questions before you apply? Email hello@upkeepstandard.com.