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Commercial cleaning jobs in Irving: pay, shifts and how to get hired

Irving's Las Colinas offices, hotels near DFW Airport and corporate campuses all get cleaned after hours. That keeps commercial cleaning crews busy year-round. Here is what the work pays and how to land a spot.

What janitors and commercial cleaners earn

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median hourly wage of $17.71 (May 2025) for janitors and building cleaners. The top 10% earned more than $24.17 an hour. BLS projects about 321,800 openings a year nationwide, mostly to replace workers who leave.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Janitors and Building Cleaners (May 2025 wage data).

What you need

  • No license or formal education is required. Most cleaners learn on the job.
  • Background checks are common for office and secure buildings.
  • Floor care skills such as stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet extraction usually pay more than general cleaning.

What an Irving night shift looks like

  • Evening starts, often 5 or 6 PM, after offices empty.
  • Trash, restrooms, vacuuming, dusting and restocking on a set route.
  • Floor-care projects on weekends.
  • Part-time and full-time spots. Ask how many guaranteed hours you get.

Questions to ask in the interview

  • What are the exact shift hours, and how many hours a week are guaranteed?
  • Do you train floor care, and does it pay more?
  • Is there a raise path to lead or supervisor?
  • Is the building reachable by DART if I don't drive?

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FAQ

Do I need experience for a commercial cleaning job?

No. Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job, though many employers run a background check.

How much do commercial cleaners make?

BLS reports a median of $17.71 an hour for janitors and building cleaners (May 2025).