Housekeeper

Merry Maids•Des Moines, IA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Merry Maids is a professional housecleaning company focused on providing cleaning solutions and customer service to clients. Housekeepers professionally clean customer homes using Merry Maids’ procedures, products, and equipment, while building positive relationships with clients and contributing to a close-knit team. The role includes physical cleaning tasks in customers’ homes, transporting supplies and equipment, and helping maintain stocked supplies and equipment. The company describes opportunities for advancement into roles such as team captain, trainer, quality assurance supervisor, or manager. The position is with an independently owned and operated Merry Maids franchisee; hiring decisions are made by that franchisee. Employment remains at will, and the listed duties may be modified or supplemented as needed.

Requirements

Ability to distinguish cleaning products and understand their uses.
Ability to read cleaning instructions.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment.
Ability to withstand regular physical contact with dog and cat hair, mold, dust, mildew, and cleaning solutions.
Ability to drive to and from various job sites.

Responsibilities

Clean customer homes using Merry Maids cleaning products and procedures.
Use provided equipment, including vacuums and microfiber cleaning cloths.
Clean home surfaces and fixtures, including fans, blinds, light fixtures, baseboards, counters, showers, toilets, cabinets, and floors.
Clean floors on hands and knees in kitchens and bathrooms.
Vacuum stairs, carpets, hard-surface floors, and furniture.
Move reasonably movable furniture to clean underneath and behind it.
Carry cleaning products and equipment to and from the office, vehicle, and customers’ homes.
Help keep supplies stocked and maintain equipment.
Contribute to a positive work climate and team effort by maintaining a pleasant attitude, wearing a uniform, and being dependable and on time.
Treat co-workers and customers with respect and understanding.
Provide consistent cleaning and exceptional customer service in customers’ homes.