Residential Property Cleaner

About the Role

Our client seeks a dependable and meticulous Cleaner to service residential rental properties. Duties include general, move-in/move-out, rental turnover, and listing-preparation cleaning. The company specializes in leasing services, leveraging proprietary technology to assist landlords in accelerating leases, reducing vacancies, and evaluating applicants. They manage the entire leasing process from advertising listings to tenant move-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site cleaning at residential rental properties, including scheduled appointments and turnovers.
• Execute comprehensive cleaning tasks adhering to company standards—covering kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, appliances, floors, and fixtures.
• Remove dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and residual items effectively.
• Sanitize surfaces such as counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and frequently touched areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and deeply clean floors.
• Clean interior of appliances including refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers as necessary.
• Identify areas needing additional cleaning, repairs, maintenance, junk removal, or follow-up.
• Document completed cleaning through clear before-and-after photos and videos.
• Submit detailed updates with notes, photos, and videos after each cleaning visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, tenants, applicants, and internal team members.
• Follow detailed cleaning checklists, access instructions, and appointment schedules precisely.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in residential cleaning, housekeeping, or related roles.
• Deep understanding of residential cleaning protocols and quality standards.
• Own reliable transportation to travel between properties.
• Possess and use own cleaning supplies and equipment for appointments.
• Comfortable working independently at various residential rental locations.
• Have a smartphone (minimum iPhone 13 or equivalent) with a high-resolution camera for documentation.
• Ability to take clear photographs and videos of properties and cleaning results.
• Skill in composing clear notes and submitting progress reports post-visit.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Capable of following detailed instructions, checklists, and property access protocols.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with landlords, tenants, applicants, and the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in move-in, move-out, and rental turnover cleaning processes.
• Knowledge of preparing rental properties prior to photo shoots, showings, inspections, and move-ins.
• Ability to identify damages, maintenance issues, junk removal needs, pest concerns, or unsafe conditions.
• Past experience working independently in field roles within property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services sectors.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is punctual, reliable, organized, detail-focused, and comfortable operating solo in residential settings. They value producing professional, thorough cleaning results and understand the importance of getting rental properties ready for marketing and occupancy. They meticulously follow checklists, document their work with media, and promptly report any property concerns.

Field-Specific Requirements

• Reliable method of transportation between sites.
• Availability of necessary cleaning tools and supplies during appointments.
• Smartphone equipped with a quality camera for evidence collection.
• Ability to travel consistently across multiple residential rental sites.
• Competence in submitting prompt and clear updates, including photos, videos, and reports, after each cleaning job.

Additional Information

This position is primarily centered on cleaning and preparing properties for listing. Cleaners must actively observe and report any damages, maintenance needs, pest issues, junk to be removed, access challenges, or safety hazards so the relevant teams can address them promptly.