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Housekeeper

Merry Maids
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026
💰 $28,000/yr

About the role

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Full time  / Part time   
Earn $14-23/hour;   paid weekly

We are ready for you to have a long career with Merry Maids
OPEN INTERVIEWS
: Call (859) 266-8947 for an interview M-F 8-5   
Our Address is: 2480 Fortune Dr, Suite 150, Lexington - Call to confirm.


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: 

  • You must be able to clean homes following the Merry Maids process, whiich we will teach you.
  • Must have a car, insurance and be able to pass a background check.  Please do not apply if you cannot meet this standard.
  • 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 moveable 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.
  • Assists in maintaining clean and fresh appearance of the office.
  • Assists Team Captain in refilling cleaning kit and performs required equipment maintenance at the end of the workday.
  • 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.
  • Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings.
  • 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.
 

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