Residential House Cleaner

Merry Maids Residential Cleaning Opportunities

Looking to work for the best residential house cleaning company? Merry Maids is the largest, most experienced and highest rated residential cleaning service in the industry! If you are energetic, motivated, enjoy building relationships and like to clean and stay busy, Merry Maids has an excellent opportunity for you. Come work for the best in the industry!

Our office currently has openings for solo cleaners to work in the East Metro area of the Twin Cities. We offer Monday thru Friday schedules with no nights, weekends or holidays. We have implemented all recommended COVID-19 related training and safety measures and our business and client numbers are booming.

Our cleaners' average compensation is $15--$20 hour after training (which includes drive time). Merry Maids is also offering a $300 hiring bonus for full-time team members along with a performance incentive program. Housekeeping experience is a plus, but not necessary as Merry Maids provides paid training.

Our team members are all employees of Merry Maids - no contractors here. We provide uniforms, supplies, chemicals and all equipment. And, unlike most other cleaning companies, it is not necessary to come into the office to pick up paperwork and supplies each morning. Instead, simply drive directly from your home to your first job and drive home at the end of your day. Just think of the time savings every day for you and or your family!

You will enjoy the daytime schedule and independent working environment that allows our team members to make time for personal priorities in their own lives. Merry Maids offers daytime hours that give you time for yourself, friends and family. We service all of the East Metro from Blaine into Wisconsin, Forest Lake to Cottage Grove.

Working Full Time at Merry Maids:

• Monday thru Friday need to be available 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• No nights, weekends or holidays
• Average full-time compensation $15-$20/hour after training
• Mileage is reimbursed
• 100% of tips are yours to keep
• Employee incentive program
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• No need for costly gym membership- physical activity is included in the job!
• Paid Holidays after 90 days and PTO after 6 months
• All cleaning supplies, equipment and uniforms provided

To Work at Merry Maids:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to speak, read, write and communicate in English
• Be detailed oriented and take pride in providing exceptional customer service
• Have a positive attitude with our customers and team members.
• Have the physical energy and stamina to efficiently clean several homes a day
• Must be comfortable being around our furry clients (cats and dogs) along with the ability to withstand regular contact with dog and cat hair and dust
• Ability to lift 25 lbs., bend, reach, stoop, pull and kneel, occasional lifting or moving of light furniture
• Must have a reliable vehicle with valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Be willing to use own vehicle to drive to and from job sites daily
• Criminal, Motor Vehicle background checks and Drug tests performed and must successfully pass all

Job Summary: Professionally clean customer homes using Merry Maids' unique cleaning procedures and products. Overall objectives are to leave the home looking and smelling freshly cleaned and groomed.

Essential Functions:

• Uses Merry Maids' cleaning products and procedures to clean, dust cobwebs, cleaning all hanging light fixtures and dusting baseboards and windowsills each cleaning.
• Uses Merry Maids' cleaning products and procedures to clean, sanitize, and deodorize all bathroom fixtures, showers, tubs, toilets, sinks, mirrors and vanities.
• Uses Merry Maids' cleaning products and procedures to clean kitchen appliances, counters, cabinets, tables and chairs.
• Vacuum stairways and vacuum or sweep and then wash all hard surface floors on hands and knees using Merry Maids' products and procedures.
• Moves all reasonably movable furniture in rooms to clean under and behind. Vacuums all upholstered furniture, including under all cushions each cleaning.
• Carries cleaning products and equipment to and from office, vehicle, and customers' homes.
• Contributes to a positive work climate with a pleasant attitude and contributes to the overall team effort of the company including being in uniform, dependable and on time.
• Has respect and understanding for co-workers.
• Contributes to the overall goal of maintaining quality customer service.
• Performs other reasonable, related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The attributes listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability preferred for the position.

Education, Experience, and/or Training:

• Ability to differentiate between variously colored cleaning products by identifying the color or product name.
• Ability to define specific uses of cleaning products.
• Ability to read cleaning instructions indicated on customized service reports.
• Ability to communicate with the Team Captain to ensure the customers' expectations are met.

Primary Requirements:

• Ability to drive to and from various job sites as needed.
• Ability to withstand regular physical contact with dog and cat hair, mold, dust, mildew and cleaning solutions.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment in and out of an average of 4 homes a day, but as many as 6 homes a day. This may include climbing stairs while carrying equipment. Ability to load and unload equipment from cars.
• Ability to perform wet-work on the knees 60% of working time to clean kitchen and bathroom floors, showers and tubs; wipe countertops at waist height 20% of the time; bend for toilets and finishing showers and tubs at knee height 10% of the time; and reach shoulder height or above 10% of the time to finish the rooms.
• Perform dry-work with the ability to reach, pull, and stoop to make beds 5% of the time; reach, lift and pull to operate a vacuum cleaner that weighs up to 12 pounds 60% of the time; carry and operate a portable vacuum that weighs 6 pounds (and can be strapped diagonally across the shoulder) 15% of the time; dust furniture from floor to overhead 20% of the time. Dusting will involve bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and moving small furniture.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Current liability insurance on automobile

Other Criteria:

• Ability to pass criminal background check
• Ability to pass motor vehicle records check
• Ability to pass drug screening

This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, and conditions associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future, with or without notice to the employee. This Job Description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with the Company remains at will. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This is a remote position.

Looking for a fun place to work, with a flexible schedule and competitive pay? Then come live the Merry Maids™ life!

As a Merry Maids team member, you would belong to an award-winning company and be a part of our close-knit team — a team that works together to provide the best cleaning solutions and customer service to our clients. We offer paid training, excellent work/life balance and real opportunities for advancement. You may start off as a team member, but you are then able to tailor a career path that matches your interests and goals – including becoming a team captain, trainer, quality assurance supervisor or manager.

We take pleasure in improving our clients' lives by allowing them to spend more time with family or doing activities they enjoy. As trusted in-home professionals, we form strong relationships with our clients and are often considered part of their extended families.

Ready to create brighter days for you and our customers?

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