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General Cleaners

Sweetwater, TN · On-site

$13/hr

General Cleaners We are looking for General Cleaners for Sweetwater City Schools. Full and Part Time positions available. Day and evening hours available. Pay starts at $13 per hour or more based on ...

Clean-Tech Company

General Cleaners -(1188)

Dayton, TN

$12.25 - $14.25/hr

General Cleaners -(1188) General Cleaners are responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of all assigned areas. General Cleaners perform any combination of cleaning duties to maintain the daily ...

Capital Vacations

Contract Cleaners

Gatlinburg, TN · On-site

$750 - $1.0K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key Details: * Part-Time contract cleaning positions are available. * Flexible schedule- pick your days and your shifts. * Part-time cleaners can make $750 to $1,000 a week cleaning units. Below are ...

Capital Vacations

Contract Cleaners

Gatlinburg, TN · On-site

$750 - $1.0K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key Details: * Part-Time contract cleaning positions are available. * Flexible schedule- pick your days and your shifts. * Part-time cleaners can make $750 to $1,000 a week cleaning units. Below are ...

Two Maids

House Cleaners

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

This approach and our heart to serve is what separates us from every other home cleaning company in the industry.

Lapels Cleaners

Cleaner/Spotter

Knoxville, TN · On-site

The Cleaner/Spotter of an Environmentally Friendly Lapels Plant is responsible for ensuring the overall production quality and profitability of garment cleaning. We typically look for a Cleaner ...

Lapels Cleaners

Cleaner/Spotter

Germantown, TN · On-site

The Cleaner/Spotter of an Environmentally Friendly Lapels Plant is responsible for ensuring the overall production quality and profitability of garment cleaning. We typically look for a person with ...

Lapels Cleaners

Cleaner/Spotter

Germantown, TN · On-site

The Cleaner/Spotter of an Environmentally Friendly Lapels Plant is responsible for ensuring the overall production quality and profitability of garment cleaning. We typically look for a person with ...

Lapels Cleaners

Cleaner/Spotter

Knoxville, TN · On-site

The Cleaner/Spotter of an Environmentally Friendly Lapels Plant is responsible for ensuring the overall production quality and profitability of garment cleaning.We typically look for a Cleaner ...

Lapels Cleaners

Dry Cleaner and Presser

Germantown, TN · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

The successful Dry Cleaner and Presser will be a quick learner, reliable and have the ability to multitask. They will also possess a high level of attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination and ...

Lapels Cleaners

Dry Cleaner and Presser

Germantown, TN · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

The successful Dry Cleaner and Presser will be a quick learner, reliable and have the ability to multitask. They will also possess a high level of attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination and ...

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How much do cleaners jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for cleaners in Tennessee is $13.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.21 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cleaners vs Janitors?

AspectCleanersJanitors
CredentialsNone typically required, some may have basic trainingOften require training or certifications in cleaning procedures
Work EnvironmentResidential, commercial, or industrial spacesPublic buildings, schools, offices, and facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various sectors for general cleaning tasksCommonly employed by institutions and property management
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for general cleaning services or jobsIndividuals seeking employment or services in building maintenance

Cleaners and Janitors both perform cleaning tasks, but Janitors often have more responsibilities like minor maintenance and work in larger facilities. Cleaners typically focus on cleaning specific areas, while Janitors maintain entire buildings. The roles overlap, but Janitors usually require more training and work in institutional settings.

How much should a cleaner get paid?

The average hourly wage for cleaners varies by location and experience but typically ranges from $10 to $15 per hour. Some cleaners may earn higher wages with specialized skills or certifications, and wages can be influenced by the work environment and schedule.

Which cleaning job pays the most?

Commercial cleaning jobs, such as janitorial or industrial cleaners, tend to pay higher wages than residential cleaning roles. Specialized cleaning positions, like hazardous materials removal or deep-cleaning services, often offer higher pay due to required skills and certifications. Experience, location, and employer also influence earning potential in cleaning jobs.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Cleaners jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Cleaners job openings:

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Infographic showing various Cleaners job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,980 per year, or $13.5 per hour.

Dry Cleaner / Production

Lapels Cleaners

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Lapels Cleaners is looking for a Dry Cleaner / Production Lead


We are looking for a Dry Cleaner / Production Lead for our Environmentally Friendly Lapels Cleaners Plant who is responsible for ensuring the overall production quality and profitability of garment cleaning. We typically look for a Dry Cleaner / Production lead with three (3) years of industry experience, who not only has prior knowledge of running a Dry Cleaning Plant but is also open-minded to seeing the benefits of using the Lapels program and systems of production.


Perks of the Dry Cleaner / Production Lead Role:

  • Employee Discounts
  • Major Holidays Off
  • Uniforms Provided


Responsibilities of the Dry Cleaner / Production Lead:

  • Professional Spotting – including recognizing the type of stain and either pre-spotting or post spotting that garment front counter help with customer drop-off and pick-up of orders
  • Running dry cleaning & wet cleaning loads
  • Finishing of garments
  • Overseeing finishers & pressers to ensure quality work at profitable production levels including tracking overall plant labor pieces per operator hour
  • Assist customers with cleaning, stain, and finishing needs, and/or questions
  • Sort and examine articles of clothing to ensure proper cleaning process
  • Sorting of garments to proper stations throughout Plant
  • General housekeeping to support a benchmark store appearance
  • Other duties as assigned


Previous experience working as a Dry Cleaner / Production, cleaner, housekeeper, custodian, or in general labor please apply! Or previous experience working at McDonald's, Walmart, Burger King, Wendy's, Subway, or Taco Bell please apply!


Hiring Immediately!


To learn more about Lapel's, visit http://www.mylapels.com/


REQUIREMENTS
  • 3+ years of industry experence
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to lift 30lbs
  • Must be comfortable working while standing for long periods of time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Lapels has pioneered a unique Dry Cleaning Program that features a boutique like, Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaning Experience. Lapels has been heralded as The Future of Dry Cleaning since 1999 when they started building a different kind of Dry Cleaning operation.