MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Memphis-based Merry Maids, the world's largest home cleaning franchise, announced intentions today to hire approximately 1,000 new full and part-time positions to support its 70 company-owned locations and 400 franchised operations throughout the United States.
To support the company's hiring plans, Merry Maids is hosting a National Hiring Week May 21 – 25 and asks for all interested and qualified candidates to apply online at jobs.merrymaids.com. Local Merry Maids managers have committed to follow up with all of the most qualified applicants within 24 hours for telephone interviews.
The company is seeking motivated and energetic applicants to apply for open teammate positions, with primary job responsibilities to professionally clean customer homes using the Merry Maids unique cleaning procedures and products. The positions offer competitive wages plus mileage reimbursement options.
The industry-leading company has established hiring goals based on its business plans and performance expectations.
"Merry Maids is always seeking trusted, reliable people who are properly screened, insured and bonded to deliver a thorough, customized and professional home cleaning that exceeds the needs of our customers," said Chip Fullerton, director of branch operations for Merry Maids. "We are excited to host our first National Hiring Week to help support the powerful growth the Merry Maids team is experiencing."
"With the unemployment rate currently at 8.1 percent, we are proud to stimulate the economy this quarter with approximately 1,000 new positions throughout the U.S.," said Brent Armstrong, chief operating officer for Merry Maids.
Applicants are encouraged to search job openings online at jobs.merrymaids.com and apply by geographic location. Full-time employees may be eligible for a competitive benefits package; complete details will be provided by the local hiring managers.
National Hiring Week Details
WHAT: Merry Maids is hosting a national hiring event. The company is looking to hire 1,000 full and part-time employees nationwide.
During the National Hiring Week, all interested and qualified candidates should apply online at jobs.merrymaids.com. Local Merry Maids managers have committed to follow up with all of the most qualified applicants within 24 hours for telephone interviews.
WHEN: Monday, May 21 – Friday, May 25
WHERE: Applicants can apply for local opportunities at jobs.merrymaids.com.
MORE: For more information about Merry Maids, visit www.merrymaids.com.
About Merry Maids
Merry Maids, a division of The ServiceMaster Company, is the largest home cleaning franchise network in the world. Merry Maids provides services in 49 states and the District of Columbia through approximately 70 company-owned locations and 400 franchised outlets. The company also provides home cleaning services in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom and has licensing arrangements whereby licensees provide these services in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia. Through its company-owned and franchise locations, Merry Maids employs more than 8,000 home cleaning professionals that service homes on four continents, including more than 325,000 homes in North America every month. Go to www.merrymaids.com for more information about Merry Maids or follow us at twitter.com/MerryMaids or facebook.com/MerryMaids.
About ServiceMaster
With a global network of more than 6,900 company-owned, franchise and licensed locations, Memphis-based ServiceMaster is one of the world's largest residential and commercial service networks. The company's high profile brands are TruGreen, Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. Through approximately 21,000 corporate associates and a franchise network that independently employs over 31,000 additional people, the ServiceMaster family of brands serves more than 8.2 million customers every year. Our brands hold market-leading positions in residential and commercial lawn, tree and shrub care, termite and pest control, home warranties, furniture repair, home inspections, residential and commercial cleaning and disaster restoration. Go to www.servicemaster.com for more information about ServiceMaster or follow us at twitter.com/ServiceMaster or facebook.com/TheServiceMasterCo.
Heather Wilson
heather.wilson@servicemaster.com
901.597.7710
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