Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals operates as a comprehensive leasing service powered by advanced technology, aiming to help landlords lease properties faster, reduce vacancies, and thoroughly screen all applicants. They manage listings on MLS and over 20 platforms, handling the entire process from listing to move-in.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and meticulous Cleaner to service residential rental properties. This position entails performing various cleaning tasks including move-in and move-out cleans, rental turnover cleaning, and preparing properties for listing visibility. The role requires someone professional, organized, experienced, and able to work autonomously in the field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning appointments at residential rental properties, including move-in, move-out, turnover, and listing readiness cleaning.
• Perform standard residential cleaning ensuring the cleaning meets company quality standards.
• Clean all relevant areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces, hallways, appliances, floors, surfaces, cabinets, and fixtures.
• Remove dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and any leftover items as necessary.
• Wipe down various surfaces including counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and high-touch areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and otherwise clean all flooring.
• Clean interior appliances where needed, such as refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer.
• Identify and report areas requiring additional cleaning, junk removal, repairs, maintenance, or follow-up.
• Capture clear before-and-after photos and videos documenting cleaning work.
• Provide detailed updates, notes, photos, and videos promptly after each site visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants where relevant, and team members.
• Adhere strictly to company procedures including checklists, access instructions, and appointment details.

Typical Cleaning Tasks

• Move-in and move-out cleaning
• Rental unit turnover cleaning
• Deep cleaning tasks
• Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
• Cleaning of appliances and floors
• Dusting, wiping surfaces, cabinets, drawers, window sills, and baseboards
• Garbage removal and light debris cleanup
• Preparing properties for listing photos, showings, inspections, and move-in readiness

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning roles such as cleaner, housekeeper, cleaning contractor, or residential cleaner.
• Solid understanding of residential cleaning standards.
• Reliable means of transportation to travel between properties.
• Possession of necessary cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment for appointments.
• Comfort with working independently at residential rental properties.
• Ownership of an iPhone 13 or similar high-quality camera smartphone to document work.
• Ability to take clear, high-quality photos and videos of properties and cleaning results.
• Strong written communication skills to submit clear notes and updates after visits.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Able to follow detailed checklists, instructions, and property access directions accurately.
• Respectful communication with landlords, applicants, tenants (as applicable), and internal team members.

Desirable Experience

• Previous work with move-in, move-out, or rental turnover cleaning.
• Experience preparing residential rental properties before photos, inspections, and showings.
• Skill at identifying property issues such as damage, maintenance needs, junk removal, pests, access problems, or safety concerns.
• Experience working independently in field roles related to property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is someone who is punctual, organized, detail-focused, and takes pride in delivering clean, professional results. They strictly follow instructions, comprehensively complete cleaning checklists, thoroughly document their work with photos and videos, and communicate any property concerns they observe. They display respectful and clear communication with all relevant parties and operate confidently without supervision.

Field Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation.
• Proper cleaning supplies and equipment ready for each appointment.
• Smartphone equipped with a high-quality camera for documentation purposes.
• Ability to travel between multiple residential rental locations.
• Capability to provide clear and timely updates including photos, videos, and written notes after each visit.

Additional Important Details

The primary focus of this position is cleaning and ensuring properties are ready for listing. It is essential that the cleaner report any observed damage, maintenance needs, junk requiring removal, pest issues, access challenges, or unsafe conditions so that the responsible team can address these promptly.