Residential Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals specializes in providing comprehensive leasing services utilizing proprietary technology to assist landlords in leasing properties faster, minimizing vacancy periods, and thoroughly screening applicants. Their services include syndication of rental listings across MLS and 20+ other platforms, managing the entire leasing process from listing to tenant move-in.

Role Overview

The company is seeking a dependable and meticulous Cleaner to perform cleaning tasks at residential rental properties, including move-in and move-out cleans, rental turnover preparation, and ensuring properties are ready for listing and showings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning services at residential rental units during scheduled appointments, specializing in move-in/move-out and turnover cleans.
• Conduct general cleaning adhering to established company protocols for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, appliances, floors, surfaces, cabinets, and fixtures.
• Eliminate dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and any residual items as needed.
• Thoroughly wipe down counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and sanitize floors.
• Clean interior sections of appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers where required.
• Identify and report additional cleaning needs, junk removal, repairs, maintenance issues, or other follow-up requirements.
• Capture clear before-and-after photographs and videos documenting each cleaning session.
• Provide detailed updates, notes, and visual evidence after every visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, prospective tenants, current tenants, and internal staff.
• Adhere strictly to company guidelines, checklists, property access instructions, and appointment details.

Additional Cleaning Duties

• Deep cleaning tasks and extensive kitchen and bathroom sanitation.
• Cabinet and drawer interiors, window sills, and baseboards cleaning.
• Garbage disposal and light debris management.
• Preparing properties thoroughly to meet standards for photos, showings, inspections, and move-ins.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning roles such as residential cleaner, housekeeper, or cleaning contractor.
• Solid understanding of residential cleaning standards.
• Reliable personal transportation essential for commuting between properties.
• Possession of necessary cleaning tools and supplies for each assignment.
• Ability to work independently at rental properties.
• Must have a high-quality camera-equipped smartphone (minimum iPhone 13 or equivalent) to capture property images and videos.
• Strong written communication skills to provide clear visit notes and updates.
• Professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and reliability are critical.
• Capability to follow detailed instructions, cleaning checklists, and property access requirements precisely.
• Respectful interaction with landlords, tenants, applicants, and coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with move-in/move-out or rental turnover cleaning.
• Familiarity with preparing rental properties before photos, inspections, or showings.
• Ability to recognize and report property damages, maintenance needs, junk removal, pest issues, access challenges, or unsafe conditions.
• Prior independent field work experience supporting property management, leasing, or home services organizations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The suitable candidate is dependable, highly attentive to detail, and comfortable working autonomously at residential rental locations. They take pride in delivering professional, high-quality cleaning and understand the importance of readiness for photos, showings, inspections, and tenant move-ins. The individual respects instructions, diligently completes checklists, documents work thoroughly with photos and videos, and promptly communicates any concerns.

Fieldwork Essentials

• Access to reliable transportation to travel among various properties.
• Possession of cleaning supplies and equipment necessary for appointment completion.
• Smartphone equipped with a superior camera for documentation.
• Ability to submit detailed and clear updates, photographic evidence, and notes following each cleaning assignment.

Important Note

The role's primary focus is cleaning and ensuring the property is ready for listing and occupancy. Cleaners must report any damages, maintenance issues, junk removal needs, pest concerns, access problems, or safety hazards so the appropriate teams may take action.