House Cleaner

Merry Maids of Richmond, VA

44d•$13

About The Position

Professionally clean clients' homes using Merry Maids' unique cleaning procedures and products. The overall objectives are to leave the house looking and smelling freshly cleaned and tidy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uses Merry Maids cleaning products and procedures to clean, dust cobwebs, clean all hanging light fixtures and dust baseboards and window frames at each cleaning. Uses Merry Maids cleaning products and procedures to clean, disinfect and deodorize all bathroom fixtures, showers, tubs, toilets, sinks, mirrors and vanities. Use Merry Maids cleaning products and procedures to clean kitchen appliances, counters, cabinets, tables and chairs. Vacuum stairs and vacuum or sweep and then wash all hard surface floors with your hands and knees using Merry Maids products and procedures. Move all reasonably mobile furniture in rooms to clean underneath and behind. Vacuum all upholstered furniture, even under all cushions at every cleaning. It transports cleaning products and equipment to and from clients' offices, vehicles and homes. Helps keep the office looking clean and fresh. Helps the team captain replenish the cleaning kit and performs necessary equipment maintenance at the end of the work day. Contributes to a positive work climate with a pleasant attitude and contributes to the overall team effort of the company, including uniform, reliability and punctuality. 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 task 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 cleaning products of various colors by identifying the color or name of the product. Ability to define specific uses of cleaning products. Ability to read cleaning instructions indicated in personalized service reports. Ability to communicate with the Team Captain to ensure that customer expectations are met.

Requirements

Ability to drive to and from various work locations as needed.
Ability to withstand regular physical contact with dog and cat hair, mold, dust, fungi and cleaning solutions.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment in and out of an average of 4 homes per day, but up to 6 homes per day. This may include climbing stairs while carrying equipment. Ability to load and unload equipment from cars.
Ability to perform wet work on knees 60% of work time to clean kitchen and bathroom floors, showers and bathtubs; clean countertops at waist level 20% of the time; stooping for toilets and finishing showers and tubs at knee height 10% of the time; and reach shoulder height or more than 10% of the time to finish rooms.
Perform dry work with the ability to reach, pull and bend to make beds 5% of the time; reach, lift and pull to operate a vacuum cleaner weighing up to 12 pounds 60% of the time; carry and operate a portable vacuum cleaner weighing 6 pounds (and can be held diagonally over the shoulder) 15% of the time; Dust furniture from floor to ceiling 20% of the time. Dusting will involve bending, crouching, stretching, kneeling and moving small furniture.
Valid driver's license
Current liability insurance in car
Ability to pass criminal background check
Ability to pass motor vehicle record check
Ability to pass drug test
Ability to differentiate between cleaning products of various colors by identifying the color or name of the product.
Ability to define specific uses of cleaning products.
Ability to read cleaning instructions indicated in personalized service reports.
Ability to communicate with the Team Captain to ensure that customer expectations are met.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust cobwebs, clean all hanging light fixtures and dust baseboards and window frames at each cleaning.
Clean, disinfect and deodorize all bathroom fixtures, showers, tubs, toilets, sinks, mirrors and vanities.
Clean kitchen appliances, counters, cabinets, tables and chairs.
Vacuum stairs and vacuum or sweep and then wash all hard surface floors with your hands and knees
Move all reasonably mobile furniture in rooms to clean underneath and behind.
Vacuum all upholstered furniture, even under all cushions at every cleaning.
Transport cleaning products and equipment to and from clients' offices, vehicles and homes.
Helps keep the office looking clean and fresh.
Helps the team captain replenish the cleaning kit and performs necessary equipment maintenance at the end of the work day.
Contributes to a positive work climate with a pleasant attitude and contributes to the overall team effort of the company, including uniform, reliability and punctuality.
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.