Residential Rental Property Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals is a comprehensive leasing service supported by proprietary technology designed to help landlords lease properties faster, reduce vacancy times, and thoroughly screen every applicant. The company syndicates rental listings across MLS and more than 20 platforms, managing the entire leasing process from listing creation through move-in.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-focused Cleaner to perform cleaning services at residential rental properties. The role involves move-in and move-out cleans, rental turnover cleaning, and preparing properties to be listing-ready. This position suits individuals who are professional, organized, experienced, and capable of working independently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled cleaning appointments at residential rental locations including move-in, move-out, rental turnover, and listing preparation.
• Deliver thorough general cleaning strictly adhering to company standards.
• Clean all residential areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, and various fixtures including appliances and cabinetry.
• Ensure removal of dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and any leftover items as required.
• Wipe down surfaces including counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and high-touch zones.
• Perform floor care including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Clean inside appliances like refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers as specified.
• Identify and report areas requiring extra cleaning, repairs, junk removal, maintenance, or follow-up actions before listing or move-in.
• Capture clear before-and-after photos and videos documenting cleaning results.
• Submit detailed updates including notes, photos, and videos following each cleaning visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants when necessary, and internal teams.
• Strictly follow provided company instructions, cleaning checklists, access protocols, and appointment details.

Additional Cleaning Tasks May Include

• Deep cleaning tasks as required for move-in or move-out readiness.
• Cabinet and drawer cleaning, window sill and baseboard dusting.
• Garbage and minor debris removal ensuring pristine property conditions.
• Preparing properties for photography, showings, inspections, or tenant move-in.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in roles such as cleaner, housekeeper, cleaning contractor, or related residential cleaning position.
• Sound understanding of residential cleaning protocols and standards.
• Own reliable transportation to travel between multiple residential properties.
• Possession of all necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for each task.
• Comfort with independently accessing and cleaning multiple rental locations.
• Use of a smartphone (iPhone 13 or equivalent) with a high-resolution camera for documentation.
• Proficient at taking high-quality photos and videos to document work completed.
• Ability to write clear, informative notes and submit timely updates after cleaning jobs.
• Highly organized, punctual, dependable, and professional conduct.
• Capability to follow structured checklists, instructions, and property access guidelines.
• Respectful and professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants, and company team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with move-in, move-out, or turnover cleaning in residential rentals.
• Prior familiarity with preparing rental homes for photographic listings, inspections, and viewings.
• Experience spotting property damage, maintenance issues, junk removal needs, pest problems, access challenges, or unsafe environments and reporting them appropriately.
• Field experience working independently within property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services organizations.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and independent work capability at rental properties. They take pride in maintaining professional cleaning standards to ensure homes are ready for listing and occupancy. They follow instructions carefully, document work thoroughly through multimedia, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Field Requirements

• Reliable mode of transportation for travel between properties.
• Preparedness with cleaning tools and supplies for each appointment.
• Smartphone equipped with a high-quality camera for record keeping.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate post-visit reports, photos, and videos.

Important Note

This position focuses exclusively on cleaning and preparing rental residences for listing and tenant move-in readiness. Cleaners are responsible for identifying and reporting any issues such as damages, maintenance needs, junk, pest concerns, access difficulties, or safety hazards to ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.