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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: * We are selectively partnering with contractors who meet the following: * Proven experience in commercial cleaning (required) * Ability to staff ...

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Independent Contractor - Commercial Cleaning Services

City Wide Facility Solutions

Orland Park, IL • On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Description

City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We secure and manage commercial contracts and partner with skilled independent contractors to perform the work. We handle the sales, client communication, billing, and collections - so you can focus on doing what you do best.

We are currently looking for established Independent Contractors to service our commercial clients in the region. If you have a structured business, provides professional window washing services and want steady, recurring work without chasing new contracts or unpaid invoices, this may be a strong fit.

City Wide helps you grow your revenue, keep your crews busy, and get paid consistently - including guaranteed payment on the 10th for work performed.

We operate throughout South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana - a strong commercial market with warehouses, medical facilities, manufacturing sites, schools, and municipal buildings.

For more information, contact Sandra Rivas at 708-365-8535 , 312-912-9693 or chicagoshores-ic@gocitywide.com.

Requirements

This is for serious operators with legal entity -not a hobbyists.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • We are selectively partnering with contractors who meet the following:
    • Proven experience in commercial cleaning (required)
    • Ability to staff and manage accounts reliably
    • Professional cleaning equipment and supplies (or ability to obtain)
    • General liability insurance (required)
    • Workers’ compensation coverage (as applicable)
    • Reliable transportation
    • Strong communication and accountability
    • Commitment to quality, consistency, and professionalism
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with medical, office, or institutional facilities
    • Ability to perform inspections and maintain quality control
    • Capacity to take on recurring accounts

The Opportunity

City Wide Facility Solutions is seeking experienced commercial cleaning contractors to support our growing portfolio of commercial clients across the region.

We manage facility maintenance for offices, medical facilities, schools, and industrial properties—and we are building a network of professional service partners who can deliver consistent, high-quality results.

This is an opportunity to access steady, recurring commercial work without the need to prospect, bid blindly, or chase payments.

If you operate a structured cleaning business and are looking to grow with reliable accounts and long-term stability, this may be a strong fit.

The selected contractor will provide professional commercial cleaning services, including:

  • General janitorial services (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, trash removal)
  • Restroom cleaning and sanitation
  • Breakroom and common area cleaning
  • Floor care (hard surface maintenance, basic care programs)
  • High-touch surface disinfection
  • Periodic services (deep cleaning, detailing, specialty tasks as needed)

Work may include:

  • Nightly or scheduled recurring service (typically 5x per week or as defined)
  • After-hours work in occupied facilities
  • Coordination with facility managers and City Wide team

You will be expected to:

  • Follow defined scopes and specifications
  • Maintain consistency and attention to detail
  • Deliver inspection-ready results

City Wide will:

  • Manage the client relationship
  • Define scope and service expectations
  • Handle communication, billing, and collections

You focus on: