Experienced Gutter Cleaning & Christmas Light Subcontractor – Own Vehicle & Equipment REQUIRED

Company: Happy House

Location: Toronto & Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Job Type: Independent Contractor / Subcontractor

Compensation: Commission-Based, Per Job

- Gutter Cleaning: 22%–25% commission
- Christmas Light Installation: 15%–20% commission

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING You MUST own a reliable car, pickup truck, or van, an appropriate extension ladder, and qualified gutter-cleaning equipment.

A pickup truck or van is an advantage, but a car is the minimum requirement.

Applicants without their own vehicle, ladder, equipment, or relevant professional experience will not be considered.

About Happy House

Happy House is a growing residential exterior maintenance company serving homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area.

We're looking for an experienced, dependable subcontractor who can independently manage gutter-cleaning jobs and potentially Christmas light installations.

This is NOT an entry-level position.

We're not looking for someone who needs constant supervision or training from scratch. We're looking for a skilled who knows what they're doing, owns their equipment, and takes responsibility for delivering excellent work.

How it works:

Happy House handles finding customers, booking appointments, and providing job details.

We send you the address, customer information, and scope of work. You arrive with your equipment, complete the job professionally, and provide confirmation once everything is finished.

Our ideal subcontractor is someone we can trust to represent our company and deliver excellent results without us having to be physically present.

Your Responsibilities

Gutter Cleaning:

- Clean residential gutters thoroughly and professionally.
- Remove leaves, dirt, and accumulated debris.
- Clear accessible downspout blockages when included in the job.
- Work safely using appropriate ladder equipment.
- Leave the property clean and free of debris.
- Provide before-and-after photos of completed work.

Christmas Light Installation:

- Install residential Christmas lights neatly and securely.
- Follow installation layouts and customer requirements.
- Use appropriate outdoor-rated lighting equipment and safe installation methods.
- Test installations to confirm proper operation.




- Ensure the property is left clean and presentable.
- Provide completion photos.

Customer Service & Job Management:

- Arrive at the scheduled appointment time.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners.
- Independently complete assigned jobs without constant supervision.
- Notify Happy House of delays, complications, or safety concerns.
- Ensure the customer is satisfied before closing out the job.
- Provide completion photos and a brief work summary.
- Take responsibility for maintaining professional workmanship standards.

Mandatory Requirements – NO EXCEPTIONS Applicants must meet ALL of the following:
- Own a reliable car, pickup truck, or van capable of safely transporting all necessary tools and equipment.
- Own an appropriate extension ladder suitable for residential gutter-cleaning jobs.
- Own a leaf blower and essential gutter-cleaning tools.
- Have previous paid professional experience with gutter cleaning or comparable residential exterior maintenance.
- Have a valid driver's licence.
- Be experienced and competent working with ladders and at heights within applicable safety requirements.
- Be able to work independently and complete jobs without constant supervision.
- Have strong communication skills and a skilled attitude.
- Be reliable, punctual, and responsive.
- Have a smartphone capable of receiving job details and sending work photos.
- Be able to provide references or examples of previous professional work.
- Be able to provide appropriate insurance and WSIB documentation or evidence of status, as applicable, before accepting work.

Strongly Preferred
- Pickup truck or cargo van.
- Professional Christmas light installation experience, especially with C9 lighting systems.
- Multiple ladders and ladder stabilizers.
- Ability to safely service different residential property types.
- Experience managing a helper or small crew.
- Existing commercial general liability insurance.




- Flexibility to accept multiple jobs per week.

Commission & Payment We offer competitive commission-based subcontracting opportunities.

Gutter Cleaning: 22%–25% per completed job

Christmas Light Installation: 15%–20% per completed job

Higher commission percentages are available to contractors who can take on greater responsibilities, manage more complex projects, or coordinate additional workers.

The commission calculation, agreed payout, and work scope will be confirmed before accepting each assignment.

What Happy House Provides:

- Customer acquisition and booked job opportunities.
- Job addresses and customer information.
- Clear project descriptions and work expectations.
- Scheduling and customer coordination.
- Opportunities for repeat assignments and long-term collaboration.

You focus on delivering professional results while we focus on growing the business. Job availability varies depending on demand and seasonality. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in delivering quality work.
- Doesn't need to be reminded to show up or finish a job.
- Can solve routine on-site problems independently and knows when to flag issues.
- Treats customers and their properties respectfully.
- Communicates proactively.
- Wants to establish a reliable, long-term working relationship.

We value reliability, experience, professionalism, and accountability above everything else. How to Apply To be considered, please answer the following questions in your application:

- What vehicle do you own (car, pickup truck, or van)?
- What ladders and professional gutter-cleaning equipment do you own?
- How many years or seasons of professional gutter-cleaning experience do you have?
- Do you have professional Christmas light installation experience?
- Which areas of the GTA can you service?
- Can you provide photos of previous work and professional references?

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate ownership of a vehicle, appropriate equipment, and relevant experience will not be considered. We look forward to working with a dependable professional who can grow alongside Happy House.

Pay: $25.00-$30.24 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Gutter cleaner/Christmas light installer (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 HAPPY HOUSE
📍 Greater Toronto Area