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Job Requirements for Cleaning Tech

WE ARE EXCITED THAT YOU WOULD SEEK OUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH US HERE AT MAID MEISTERS.

Although we strive to keep things fun & rewarding, professional house cleaning is hard work. Many would-be employees, when interviewing, cite cleaning their own home as experience enough for working in the residential cleaning industry. Any experienced house cleaner, however, knows there is a big difference between cleaning your own home (at your own leisurely pace) and cleaning the homes of those who are paying to have it done. Many "newbies" soon learn, after going to work for a professional maid service, that their stamina and attention to detail was not what they thought.

If you are in fact asked to come on board, we will do all we can - through training & encouragement - to ensure your success and sense of belonging while you are with us. Why? Because what we offer to our clients is not just house cleaning, but ourselves. If hired, realize that your role, in fact every role, is essential to fulfilling Maid Meisters' mission of delivering outstanding service. You will be expected, as a member of the team, to "pull your share of the load" and to contribute to the overall sense of unity and corporate pride through a positive-upbeat attitude, a willingness to learn, and a work ethic rooted in dependability and trustworthiness.

If you believe your personality and work ethic are compatible with that of Maid Meisters, we encourage you to continue on with the remaining pages of this employment form.

POSITION & ADVANCEMENT

The position you are applying for is that of a Cleaning Tech. There are five ranks or levels available for those filling the position of a Cleaning Tech. The first level is that of a "trainee". All new employees start out as a trainee and work their way up from there. The next four levels up from trainee are, in order: Team Member, Team Leader, Trainer and finally, QA Supervisor.

An individual's skill and ability will determine how quickly they graduate out of the trainee position and into higher levels of pay and responsibility.

Trainee's are typically required to spend two weeks in training, allowing management the time and opportunity:

  1. to see what they are made of,
  2. to see if they get along well with others..... and
  3. to make sure they can handle the physical demands of the job.

Those joining Maid Meisters equipped with experience and skill may be able to move out of training after only one week, depending upon the feedback of their Team Leaders and fellow co-workers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  1. You must be 16 years of age or older.
  2. You must have a valid drivers license.
  3. You must have a working vehicle for use every day you are scheduled.
  4. You must be able to pass an entrance drug screening.
  5. You must not have anything more than a misdemeanor show up in a Nationwide Criminal Background Check.
  6. You must be willing to sign a "Non-Compete Agreement" wherein you agree not to solicit or market yourself or another to our past, present or perspective clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Arrive to work in uniform, with a working vehicle available to transport you and perhaps a coworker to the day's jobs.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow written instructions and directions.
  • Ability to respect, effectively communicate and get along with coworkers and clients during the course of providing maid service.
  • Show proficiency and expertise in cleaning clients homes in the average estimated time allotted, both individually as well as in a team.
  • Operate vacuums and other cleaning equipment.
  • Stock supply bucket with necessary chemicals and gear.
  • Keep supply locker neat, clean & organized.
  • Clean equipment and replace broken parts and pieces.

TRAINING:

  • Orientation and training provided on the job.

WORK CONDITIONS: - EXPOSURE TO:

  • Wide range of work environments when servicing the home of our various clients; from various sized homes with varying degrees of cleanliness, clients that may or may not be home while the services are provided, etc.
  • Potential exposure to client pets such as dogs, cats, birds, etc. (Those sensitive to animal dander or who are afraid of animals should keep this in mind when applying for employment.)
  • Dirt, Dust, Soap-scum, Grime, Allergens, tobacco/nicotine residue, etc while carrying out cleaning services.
  • Everyday household cleaning products used during the course of providing services.
  • Weather and other outside elements when transporting yourself, the equipment and supplies from the vehicle and into the client's home.

SENSING:

  • Hearing and speaking with others on telephone or face to face.
  • Near and mid-range vision for cleaning into corners, high areas, insufficiently lighted areas, under furniture, etc.
  • Depth perception for using step stools, traversing stairs, bending over, etc.
  • Ability to differentiate between hot and cold services when cleaning around household appliances.

TEMPERAMENTS:

  • The ability to direct activities, perform repetitive tasks, work alone and with others, work under stress, meet strict quality control standards, deal with clients, analyze, compile and relay data, make sound judgments and decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Standing: Most tasks, like dusting and vacuuming, are performed from a standing position.
  • Walking: For short distances for short durations on all types of surfaces; linoleum, tile, wood, carpet, etc.
  • Sitting: Paperwork is normally completed in an office or at a desk or table.
  • Lifting & Carrying -
    • Small furnishings and/or fixtures for dusting and cleaning under and behind.
    • Equipment and tote buckets, up to 25lbs into and out of vehicle and storage area, up and down stairs as wells as throughout work environments.
    • Large bags of trash collected throughout the home or office, transported to nearest trash collection area.
  • Pushing & Pulling -
    • Vacuums for cleaning carpets & flooring
    • Mops for wet-wiping floors
  • Stepping & Climbing -
    • May be necessary to navigate one or more sets of stairs for cleaning multi-level homes or properties.
    • May be necessary to climb a small step stool for dusting ceiling fan blades, top of fridges, etc.

STOOPING, BENDING, CROUCHING AND/OR SQUATTING:

  • Forward bending at the waist, as well as crouching and squatting, is necessary when:
    • cleaning tubs and showers
    • when cleaning behind and around the base of toilets
    • when dusting low-lying items or areas, such as bottom shelving and baseboards
    • when picking up toys or other belongings on the floors
    • when occasionally mopping a floor or wet-wiping it on hands and knees.

REACHING:

  • Reaching is performed continuously; up, down and forward.
  • Workers reach above 72" occasionally to clean or dust ceiling fans, clean upper cabinets, etc.
  • Workers reach down to perform tasks such as grabbing supplies out of the bucket, lifting out trash bagsor placing dishes into dishwasher, etc.
  • Workers reach forward when cleaning sinks, windows, moving countertop items or reaching for a doorknob, etc.

HAND TASKS:

  • Eye-hand coordination is essential. Use of hands is continuous during the day.
  • Cleaning activities requires the use of one or both hands.
  • Scrubbing built-up dirt and soap-scum requires frequent and forceful use of forearms and wrists.
  • Workers must manipulate equipment and supply bucket when loading into and out of vehicle and locker.
  • Workers must be able to grasp cleaning supplies, equipment handles, cords, phone, work order books, papers and pens for conducting of services.

MACHINES, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, WORK AIDS AND PROTECTIVE GEAR:

Workers must be able and may be required to utilize pencils/pens, GPS devices, cell phones, vacuums, bottles with spray-pump triggers, gloves, masks, goggles, scrappers, tooth/grout brushes, etc.


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