House Keeper

merrymaidscareers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Career Path Opportunities

Positive team atmosphere

Job summary

Merry Maids in Des Moines, IA is looking for team members who deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning and exceptional customer service. You will follow Merry Maids’ proven procedures to clean homes efficiently and safely, while representing a friendly, professional image.

This role offers paid training, flexible schedules, and a clear career path within a supportive team. You’ll work on a variety of homes, build trust with clients, and contribute to a positive work culture that values

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 20 lbs and perform cleaning duties.
• Must be capable of driving to multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Clean customer homes using Merry Maids procedures.
• Use provided vacuums and cloths to clean all surfaces.
• Attention to detail for areas like fans, blinds, fixtures, and baseboards.
• Move furniture as needed to access areas to be cleaned.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and arrive on time in uniform.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Read instructions

Physical stamina

Driving

Tools

Vacuum

Microfiber cloths

Cleaning products

Job description

Company and Culture

Merry Maids is a professional housecleaning company that offers the best cleaning solutions and customer service to our clients. As trusted in-home professionals, we form strong relationships with our clients and are often considered part of their extended families.

• Paid Training
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Path Opportunities
• Positive team atmosphere

Job Position Description:

Professionally clean customer homes using Merry Maids’ unique cleaning procedures and products. As a team member, you will be responsible to provide exceptional customer service by consistently cleaning homes.

Responsibilities:

• Use Merry Maids cleaning products and procedures to clean in customer homes
• Use provided equipment including vacuums and microfiber cleaning cloths
• Clean all surfaces in home, including fans, blinds, light fixtures, baseboards, fixtures, counters, showers, toilets, cabinets, and floors
• Ability to clean floors on hands and knees in kitchens and bathrooms
• Vacuum all stairs, carpet, hard surface floors and furniture
• Move all reasonably moveable furniture to clean under and behind
• Carry all cleaning products and equipment to and from office, vehicle, and customers’ homes
• Assist in keeping supplies stocked and maintain equipment
• Contribute to a positive work climate with a pleasant attitude and contribute to the overall team effort including being in uniform, dependable and on time
• Has respect and understanding for co-workers and customers

Qualifications:

• Ability to differentiate between cleaning products and uses
• Ability to read cleaning instructions
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability lift and carry 20 lbs. 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

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.

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?