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Future Opening: Housekeeper

Merry Maids
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
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.
 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current liability insurance on automobile
 

OTHER CRITERIA:

  • Ability to pass 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: $300-$600 per week



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?

Apply today!


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.

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