Carpet Technician
Red Coats. Inc.
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Job Description
Benefits
- Recognition program - To celebrate and inspire actions and contributions through our Super Performer Recognition Program and Seniority Recognition Program
Responsibilities
- Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas
- Sweeps floor
- Vacuums rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies
- Performs such other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have prior carpet care experience with operating a carpet extractor, portable extractor for spot cleaning and encapsulation machine
- Must be flexible to help with other cleaning duties as needed
- Must eligible to work in the United States
- Must be able to READ ENGLISH
- Must be able to PASS A BACKGROUND AND DRUG SCREENING
- Must be over 18 years of age
Red Coats, Inc., one of the largest cleaning companies, is hiring personnel for the HOUSTON area. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team!
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If you are interested, please apply via our website, follow link on this page.
What Most Carpet Cleaning Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Carpet cleaning in Texas does not require a state license, so training and certification carry the weight instead. Many companies value IICRC certification, which covers fiber types, cleaning methods, and water damage basics. Pay is usually hourly with commission or tips on add-on services like upholstery, tile, and stain protection. Techs who learn to sell those extras and handle restoration work earn more.
The job is route based and steadier than weather-driven trades, though it spikes around holidays and move-out season. New hires are surprised by how much the work depends on knowing fibers and chemistry. The wrong solution or too much heat can damage a rug or set a stain. You run a truck-mounted or portable extraction unit, manage hoses into homes, and move furniture safely. Water damage calls add urgency and overtime. Reliability, care with a customer's belongings, and clean professional service build the repeat business that keeps a route full.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A tech loads the truck, checks the extraction unit, and runs a schedule of appointments. At each home you inspect the carpet, identify fibers and problem spots, and move furniture as needed. You pretreat stains and high-traffic lanes, then run hot-water extraction to lift dirt and residue from the fibers.
Add-on services fill out many visits. You clean upholstery, tile and grout, and area rugs, and apply protectant when the customer wants it. Communication sets expectations, since some stains will not fully release and dry times matter for the customer's day. You manage water, hoses, and cords carefully to protect floors and walls. Water damage jobs shift the work toward extraction, drying equipment, and moisture readings. You document the work and confirm the result before you leave. Expect lifting, hose management, and close customer contact inside occupied homes, plus the clear before-and-after payoff that earns referrals.
What Carpet Cleaning Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Janitors and Cleaners).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $14.74/hr.
Building a Carpet Cleaning Career in Texas
Carpet cleaning needs no state license in Texas. Certification through the IICRC is the industry standard and covers fibers, cleaning methods, and water damage basics. That knowledge protects a customer's carpets and rugs from damage and raises pay. Techs who add upholstery, tile and grout, and water restoration skills earn more and stay busier. The path moves from route cleaning into specialty and restoration work, then into managing a route or owning a cleaning company that serves both homes and businesses.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Cleaning Technician $26,686/yr
Clean carpets with hot-water extraction and treat common stains.
- 2 Certified Tech / Specialist $30,659/yr
Add upholstery, tile and grout, and area-rug services with certification.
- 3 Restoration Tech $36,774/yr
Handle water damage extraction, drying, and moisture monitoring.
- 4 Route / Crew Manager $36,774/yr
Manage technicians, accounts, and quality across a service area.
- 5 Cleaning Business Owner $44,824/yr
Run your own carpet and floor cleaning company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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