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Urban Legend

Product Owner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$80K - $140K/yr

The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Product Owner to join our product team and report ... Strong organizational instincts-you keep a backlog clean, prioritized, and easy to navigate even as ...

Molly Maid

Professional House Cleaner

Lanham, MD · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

With a career in house cleaning, you will bring them joy and relief, and reward yourself in the ... Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and ...

Fish Window Cleaning

Window Cleaner III

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$600 - $900/wk

All Fish Window Cleaning locations are independently owned and operated. By clicking the apply button you understand that you are not applying to Fish Window Cleaning but rather an independent ...

Molly Maid

Professional House Cleaner

Lanham, MD · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

With a career in house cleaning, you will bring them joy and relief, and reward yourself in the ... Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and ...

Molly Maid

Professional House Cleaner

Arnold, MD · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchise owners. This is meant to describe the general nature ...

Molly Maid

Professional House Cleaner

Arnold, MD · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Franchise owners are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchise owners. This is meant to describe the general nature ...

Fish Window Cleaning

Lead Cleaner II

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$600 - $900/wk

All Fish Window Cleaning locations are independently owned and operated. By clicking the apply button you understand that you are not applying to Fish Window Cleaning but rather an independent ...

Maid Brigade

House Cleaner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$450 - $680/wk

Training & development Maid, Housekeeper, House Cleaner Full time and Part time opportunities ... independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the ...

You've Got Maids

Residential House Cleaner

Sterling, VA · On-site

$525 - $700/wk

Learn more about the jobs for which our independently owned and operated franchisees are hiring. Cleaning for a Reason - Come join a brand that cares and gives back to our community. You've Got Maids ...

Two Maids

Professional Cleaner

Manassas, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

... owner of Two Maids and A Mop-Manassas promises the following to our employees. 1. We will have fun ... Things you want to know: 1. We clean houses in 2-person teams using our Two Maids systems, products ...

Pool Scouts

Pool Cleaner

White Plains, MD · On-site

$18.46/hr

Two (2) Pool Cleaners needed for temporary, full-time & part-time employment Technician(s) Duties ... This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go ...

Maid Brigade

House Cleaner/Maid Alexandria

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$500 - $800/wk

Locally owned/operated cleaning company since 1989 that offers a friendly, low-stress environment- A stable company with a quality reputation! * Provide cleaning/disinfection services using the ...

Merry Maids

House Cleaner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

As the owner and personnel manager of your franchised business, you have both the right and ... cleaning solutions and customer service to our clients. We offer paid training, excellent work/life ...

Merry Maids

House Cleaner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

As the owner and personnel manager of your franchised business, you have both the right and ... cleaning solutions and customer service to our clients. We offer paid training, excellent work/life ...

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What is an owner cleaner?

Owner cleaners are individuals who own and operate their own cleaning businesses, often handling both the administrative and hands-on cleaning duties themselves. They may work independently or with a small team, providing cleaning services to residential or commercial clients. Owner cleaners manage every aspect of their business, including client relations, scheduling, cleaning, and sometimes even marketing. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

What are some common challenges owner cleaners face when balancing cleaning tasks with running their own business?

Owner Cleaners often find it challenging to manage both the hands-on cleaning work and the administrative responsibilities of running a business, such as scheduling, customer service, and bookkeeping. Efficient time management and strong organizational skills are vital to ensure that cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard while also keeping up with business operations. Additionally, building a client base and maintaining consistent service quality are ongoing priorities that require dedication and adaptability. Networking with other professionals and leveraging technology for scheduling and invoicing can help ease some of these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an owner cleaner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Owner Cleaner, you need knowledge of effective cleaning techniques, time management, and basic business operations, often supported by experience or training in commercial or residential cleaning. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, eco-friendly products, and scheduling or invoicing software is typically required. Strong customer service, reliability, and attention to detail help build client trust and foster repeat business. These skills ensure efficient operations, high-quality service, and the growth of your cleaning business.

What is the difference between Owner Cleaner vs Janitor?

AspectOwner CleanerJanitor
CredentialsMay require cleaning certifications or business licensesTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentOwns or manages cleaning operations, may work independently or oversee staffWorks on-site cleaning commercial or residential spaces
Employer & Industry UsageSelf-employed or business owner in cleaning industryEmployed by facilities or cleaning companies
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for cleaning business owners or entrepreneursSeeking cleaning staff or janitorial services

Owner Cleaners typically own or manage cleaning businesses and may have certifications, while Janitors are employed to perform cleaning tasks on-site. The main difference lies in ownership and scope of responsibilities.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Owner Cleaner jobs?

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Product Owner

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Urban Legend
Marketing • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Urban Legendexternal

$80K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Urban Legend

Urban Legend is a platform that empowers creators to promote issues that matter to them. We eliminate the hassle of traditional brand deals and give creators control over the issues they promote and the content they post.

Organizations with powerful ideas are finding it harder than ever to break through and reach new audiences. Creators are seeking more opportunities to use their voice for positive change and get rewarded for the results they drive. Urban Legend brings together these mission-driven organizations and creators who have the credibility, passion, and audience relationships to spark meaningful engagement.

The Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Product Owner to join our product team and report directly to the SVP, Product. You'll be the connective tissue between product strategy and engineering execution-owning the backlog, writing tickets engineers can pick up without guesswork, and keeping the team focused on the highest-value work. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. You'll live inside Linear daily, keep the team unblocked, triage bugs, and make sure nothing ships without clear acceptance criteria and a plan for QA. You'll work closely with our Product Manager and engineering leads to turn roadmap priorities into a well-groomed, sequenced backlog the team can execute against.

What You'll Do

  • Own the product backlog: break down projects into clear, well-scoped tickets with acceptance criteria, priority, and estimates.
  • Run regular team syncs that keep the team focused and unblocked.
  • Triage incoming bugs and requests, assess severity and impact, and slot them into the right position in the backlog.
  • Partner with product and engineering leadership to translate roadmap priorities and PRDs into an actionable, sequenced delivery plan.
  • Be the daily point of contact for engineering questions about requirements and edge cases.
  • Write and maintain release notes, and coordinate QA plans so releases go out with confidence.
  • Track cycle time and delivery predictability; flag risks to timelines early.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Execution, Sales, and Creator Success teams to capture requirements and keep them informed of what's shipping and when.
  • Maintain backlog hygiene-labels, statuses, dependencies-so the team always has a clear, trustworthy source of information.
  • Support discovery and validation efforts (user interviews, bug reproduction, usability checks) as needed to clarify requirements before they hit the backlog.

What We're Looking For

  • 2-4 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a delivery-focused product role. Startup, marketplace, adtech, or creator economy experience is a plus.
  • Sharp, unambiguous ticket-writing skills. Engineers should never have to guess what "done" looks like.
  • Strong organizational instincts-you keep a backlog clean, prioritized, and easy to navigate even as priorities shift.
  • Solid understanding of how software is built. You can speak fluently with engineers about scope, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs-even if you're not writing the code.
  • Experience managing a backlog and delivery cadence in tools like Linear, Jira, or similar.
  • Comfort triaging ambiguity-turning a vague bug report or stakeholder ask into a clear, actionable ticket.
  • Familiarity with QA processes and release coordination.
  • Clear, concise communicator across audiences-engineers, the Product Manager, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Bias toward action. You'd rather ship and learn than plan forever.
  • A team player. This position is in-person in our Old Town, Alexandria office four days a week, with Fridays remote.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health benefits package
  • Unlimited PTO


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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