House cleaning jobs in Melbourne.
Day-shift residential cleans, Mon–Sat. Same routes every week so you actually build a relationship with the homes you clean. Paid training. Weekly direct deposit. $18/hr starting plus tips.
Love cleaning? Get paid well in Melbourne, FL
Captain Duster is hiring residential house cleaners in Melbourne, FL. W-2 employment, $18/hr starting plus tips, paid training, Sundays off. You'll do work that matters — helping families, seniors, and people in Melbourne who need a hand. They'll remember your name and appreciate your effort.
What this route is actually like
Working in Melbourne, day to day
Melbourne is our highest-volume city outside Sebastian — routes through Suntree, Bayside Lakes, Eau Gallie, downtown, and beachside via the Causeway. The Patrick Space Force Base PCS cycle drives a big chunk of summer move-in/out work, which means extra shifts and extra pay during May–August if you want them. Most Melbourne cleaners stay on the same neighborhood loop year-round — same homes, same families, building relationships.
How to apply
Step-by-step: how to apply in Melbourne how to apply.
A quick walkthrough of how the application works, what we look for, and what happens after you apply.
Why people love working here
Real work. Real people.
Part of something real
We check in, help each other out, and treat each other with respect.
Work that matters
You're helping real families in Melbourne — and they notice.
People who show up
We show up, work hard, and care. If that's you, you'll fit right in.
How much can I earn?
Hourly Rate
Earn an hourly rate for every job. We base pay on the duration of the cleaning.
Quick Jobs Bonus
Earn more by helping with last-minute cleanings when we need a hand.
Team Referral Bonus
Invite someone awesome and earn when they start cleaning with us.
Customer Referral Bonus
Get a reward when a customer you refer books their first clean.
Gas Money
We help with gas on longer drives between jobs.
Work where you want
Stay close to home or take farther jobs for more rewards.
Start earning fast
Once we say yes, you can start within days — fast and easy.
Paid training
No experience? No problem. We teach you everything — and you get paid to learn.
Have fun working
Listen to music or podcasts and make your day fly by.
Learn more about the cleaning job in Melbourne
Starting pay
Paid training at minimum wage. Starting rate $18/hr + tips.
Schedule
Cleanings booked Mon–Sat, 9:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–5:00/6:00pm. You choose the shifts that fit your life.
Working style
Work solo or with a team in Melbourne depending on the project — we right-size the crew for the home. Same routes every week.
Getting paid
Pay sent every other Wednesday by direct deposit. W-2 employment.
Schedule access
Use our app to see your bookings, job info, customer notes, and request time off.
Car needed
You'll need a reliable vehicle to drive to job sites in Melbourne and surrounding ZIPs.
What we look for
Reliable transportation to Melbourne and surrounding ZIPs. Authorized to work in the US. Pass a background check. Comfortable lifting 25 lbs. Detail-oriented and on-time. No prior cleaning experience required — we train every new hire from day one.
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4-minute application. We respond within 1 business day. Start within days of approval.