Cleaner

Position Overview

Our client, a comprehensive leasing partner leveraging proprietary technology to aid landlords in faster leasing, lowering vacancies, and thorough applicant screening, is seeking a dependable and meticulous Cleaner. This role involves attending to residential rental properties and performing a variety of cleaning services such as move-in/move-out cleans, rental turnover cleaning, and preparing properties to be listing-ready.

About the Employer

The company handles the entire rental process, from advertising units on MLS and over 20 platforms to coordinating all steps up to tenant move-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit residential rental units for scheduled cleaning assignments including turnovers and preparing listings.
• Conduct general residential cleaning in line with company quality standards.
• Thoroughly clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, hallways, appliances, floors, cabinets, surfaces, and fixtures.
• Eliminate dust, dirt, waste, and any remaining items as needed.
• Wipe down high-touch and surface areas such as counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and maintain floor cleanliness.
• Clean interiors of appliances like refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers where necessary.
• Recognize areas requiring extra cleaning, junk removal, repairs, maintenance, or additional follow-up.
• Document work with clear before-and-after pictures and videos of the property and cleaning tasks.
• Submit precise updates, notes, photographs, and videos after each visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants as appropriate, and team members.
• Adhere strictly to company guidelines, cleaning procedures, access protocols, and appointment instructions.

Types of Cleaning Performed

• Move-in and move-out cleaning
• Rental turnover cleaning
• Deep cleaning
• Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
• Appliance cleaning
• Floor cleaning, dusting, and surface maintenance
• Cabinet, drawer, window sill, and baseboard cleaning
• Garbage and minor debris removal
• Preparing listings by cleaning in advance of photos, showings, inspections, or tenant move-in

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in cleaning roles such as housekeeper, cleaning contractor, residential cleaner, or related positions.
• In-depth understanding of residential cleaning standards.
• Access to reliable transportation to reach various rental properties.
• Possession of necessary cleaning tools and supplies for each appointment.
• Comfortable working independently in residential rental settings.
• Ownership of an iPhone 13 or equivalent smartphone with a high-quality camera.
• Ability to capture clear photos and videos documenting property condition and completed work.
• Skills in writing clear notes and submitting detailed updates post-visit.
• Proven ability to follow instructions, checklists, and property access details precisely.
• Professional demeanor, punctuality, reliability, and strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interacting respectfully with landlords, applicants, tenants, and internal staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with move-in/move-out or rental turnover cleaning specifically.
• Background in preparing residential rental properties for photography, inspections, showings, or move-ins.
• Ability to identify and report damage, maintenance needs, junk removal, pest issues, access complications, or safety concerns.
• Experience working independently in field roles linked to property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services.

Ideal Candidate Traits

The perfect candidate is dependable, attentive to detail, and self-reliant when working on residential rental sites. They take pride in delivering professional-grade cleaning and recognize the importance of making rental properties ready for key milestones such as photos, showings, inspections, and tenant move-ins. Compliance with instructions, accurate checklist completion, thorough documentation through images and videos, and proactive reporting of property concerns are essential. Punctuality, respectful interaction, organization, and clear communication within teams and with clients are fundamental qualities.

Field Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to commute between rental properties.
• Must bring cleaning supplies and equipment to appointments.
• Possess a smartphone with a quality camera for documentation.
• Ability to upload and submit clear updates, including photos, videos, and written notes after each cleaning session.

Important Notes

This role focuses primarily on cleaning and preparing properties for listing readiness. Cleaners are expected not only to perform cleaning tasks but also to alert the relevant team about any property damage, maintenance issues, junk removal requirements, pest problems, access difficulties, or unsafe conditions observed during visits.