All Jobs
All Jobs
Housekeeping Knoxville

Housekeeping

Full Time • Knoxville
Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
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.  Part-time/ Full Time

Earn $16.00 an hour for 35 hours or more at a minimum - Or Production pay - whichever is greater
Expected earnings are between $16 and $20 an hour within 60 days.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Must have a car, insurance, and be able to pass a background check.  Please do not apply if you cannot meet this standard.
  • Must be able to clean houses using Merry Maids processes.
  • Uses Merry Maids’ cleaning products and procedures to clean, dust cobwebs, clean all hanging light fixtures, and dust 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. Vacuum all upholstered furniture, including under all cushions each cleaning.
  • Carries cleaning products and equipment to and from offices, vehicles, and customers’ homes.
  • Assists in maintaining a 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.  
 
OPEN INTERVIEWS: - By Appointment Only   - Call the office at (865) 690-7637
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING:
  • Ability to differentiate between various 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:
  • Must come to work reliably and work your scheduled hours
  • 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 finish 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 a 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.   
Compensation: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour




This franchise is independently owned and operated by a Merry Maids® franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.

(if you already have a resume on Indeed)

Or apply here.

* required fields

Location
Or
Or

Live the Merry Maids Life™

In addition to a flexible work schedule, being a Merry Maids team member has many benefits:

*Varies by location.

No night, weekend or holiday work
Weekly pay*
Paid training
Use of company car or paid mileage for personal vehicle*
Career advancement opportunities
Employee discounts
Full-time and part-time positions*
Medical and retirement plans*