What’s Included

Subcontractor and Contractor Information

The contract must include the names and mailing addresses of the subcontractor and the contractor who hires them.

Client Information

The client is the person or entity that hired the prime contractor. Although the subcontractor doesn’t work directly for the client, the client’s identity should be included for their information and security.

Services

A description of the services that the subcontractor has been hired to provide must be included. Any specifications should be mentioned in detail to avoid conflict.

Subcontractor Responsibilities

Any expenses and supplies that the subcontractor will be responsible for will need to be addressed in the agreement (e.g., transportation, materials, equipment).

Compensation

The agreement must lay out the payment method and amount. Subcontractors may charge clients by the hour, by project, by commission, or on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.

Duration

The job’s start and end dates must be specified. If there is no clear date by which work must be completed, the contractor can indicate a termination event, such as the completion of a construction project.

Insurance

It’s common for janitors to obtain liability insurance before working on a project. If insurance is required, the contractor should include the amount demanded in the contract.

Signatures

The subcontractor and contractor must both sign and date the document to make it legally binding.

Janitorial Subcontractor Requirements

Business Registration & License – An occupational cleaning license is usually not required to work as a janitor although a general business license may be needed. Business registration is generally required if the subcontractor is not operating as a sole proprietor.

Surety Bond – It’s also recommended that the janitorial worker obtains a surety bond from an insurance or bond company to cover potential liability. Government and corporate clients often require that janitors be both licensed and bonded.