House cleaning jobs in Merritt Island.
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.
4-minute application · if it's a good match, we'll be in touch.
W-2 employment · Paid training · Sundays off
Love cleaning? Get paid well in Merritt Island, FL
Captain Duster is hiring residential house cleaners in Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island who need a hand. They'll remember your name and appreciate your effort.
Whether you're searching for housekeeper jobs, house cleaner jobs, or cleaning jobs in Merritt Island, this is the role — the same position, just different names. No experience required; we train every new hire.
What this route is actually like
Working in Merritt Island, day to day
Merritt Island is a large island in Brevard County between the Indian and Banana rivers, west of Cocoa Beach and near Kennedy Space Center. Many homes are waterfront with lanais and screen rooms, spread along Courtenay Parkway and South Tropical Trail.
Merritt Island clients live on a large island between the Indian and Banana rivers, west of Cocoa Beach. Canal-front homes on South Tropical Trail and Sykes Creek are the most involved to clean — screened pool lanais, open floor plans with lots of glass, and dual-water humidity that accelerates mold and pollen accumulation. North Merritt Island along Courtenay Parkway has newer builds that clean faster and more predictably. Commute from Sebastian is about 55 minutes north via I-95 or US-1. Demand on Merritt Island is steady year-round with a modest snowbird bump. The proximity to Kennedy Space Center means aerospace-worker households are common here.
Why people love working here
A crew that actually has your back.
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 Merritt Island — 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?
Real pay in Merritt Island. Real bonuses.
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.
Mileage Reimbursement
We reimburse your mileage on any drive over 30 miles to a job.
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 Merritt Island
The Merritt Island job, straight up.
Paid training
Your first 3 to 12 hours are paid at minimum wage — that's the usual range, though it can run a little longer.
Starting pay
Start at $18/hr plus tips from customers.
Raises
Performance-based raises: +$1 every 6 months, up to $20.00/hr.
Bonuses
Earn for bringing in new customers, recommending new team members, and sharing ideas that improve the company.
Getting paid
Direct deposit every two weeks. W-2 employment.
Choose your cities
You choose which cities you want to work in.
Schedule
Cleanings booked Mon–Sat, 9:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–5:00/6:00pm. You choose the shifts that fit your life.
Car needed
You'll need a reliable vehicle to drive to job sites in Merritt Island and surrounding ZIPs.
Your own cleaning tools
Required: A vacuum that works well on carpet, a mop and bucket, microfiber cloths, scrub sponges, tile, utility and toilet brushes, an extendable duster, a one-step stool (no ladders) and non-slip shoes — full list on our Products We Use page. Cleaning products: buy from our approved list and we reimburse them.
What we look for
Reliable transportation to Merritt Island 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.
How to apply
Step-by-step: how to apply in Merritt Island.
A quick walkthrough of how the application works, what we look for, and what happens after you apply.
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4-minute application. If it's a good match, we'll be in touch.