Residential Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals offers comprehensive leasing services using proprietary technology to help landlords reduce vacancy periods, lease faster, and thoroughly screen applicants. The company syndicates rental listings across MLS and over 20 platforms, managing every phase from listing to move-in.

Role Overview

We seek a dependable and meticulous Cleaner to service residential rental properties. The role involves carrying out general cleaning, move-in and move-out cleans, rental turnovers, and ensuring properties are ready and presentable for listings and viewings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled cleaning appointments at residential rental properties for various cleaning needs including move-in, move-out, and turnover cleaning.
• Perform cleaning tasks adhering to company standards across kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, floors, fixtures, and appliances.
• Remove dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and any leftover items as necessary.
• Wipe down surfaces, counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and high-touch areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and clean floors thoroughly.
• Clean interior appliance areas such as refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers where required.
• Identify spots requiring extra cleaning, junk removal, repairs, maintenance, or follow-up action.
• Capture clear before-and-after photographs and videos demonstrating the cleaning quality.
• Provide detailed updates including notes, photos, and videos after each visit.
• Communicate professionally with landlords, applicants, tenants (when applicable), and internal teams.
• Comply with company instructions, checklists, access information, and appointment guidelines.

Additional Cleaning Tasks

• Deep cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Cleaning focusing on cabinets, drawers, windowsills, and baseboards.
• Garbage removal and light debris cleanup.
• Preparing properties for photographs, showings, inspections, or move-in readiness.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning roles such as cleaner, housekeeper, cleaning contractor, or residential cleaner.
• Strong understanding of residential cleaning standards and techniques.
• Reliable transportation to commute independently between properties.
• Own necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for appointments.
• Comfortable working autonomously at residential locations.
• Possess an iPhone 13 or a similar smartphone with a high-quality camera for photo and video documentation.
• Able to write clear, concise notes and submit timely visit updates.
• Professional, punctual, and detail-oriented work ethic.
• Ability to follow checklists, access details, and instructions systematically.
• Good communication skills to interact respectfully with all stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically in move-in, move-out, or rental turnover cleaning.
• Experience preparing residential rental properties for photos, showings, inspections, or new tenant move-ins.
• Adept at identifying property damage, maintenance needs, junk removal requirements, pest issues, access problems, or unsafe conditions.
• Background working independently in field roles within property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services industries.

Ideal Candidate Traits

The successful candidate is reliable and attentive to detail, demonstrating pride in providing professional, thorough cleaning services. They are comfortable working unsupervised, following instructions precisely, completing checklists accurately, documenting their work with photos and videos, and reporting any observed concerns promptly. Promptness, respectful communication, and organizational skills are key strengths.

Field Role Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation for travel between properties.
• Possession of cleaning supplies and equipment required for onsite appointments.
• Smartphone with advanced camera capabilities to record evidence of work performed.
• Ability to provide clear and thorough updates, including photos, videos, and written notes after each visit.

Additional Information

This position primarily focuses on cleaning and preparing properties for listing and occupancy. While performing duties, cleaners must identify and report any damages, maintenance issues, junk removal needs, pest problems, access complications, or unsafe circumstances to ensure appropriate follow-up by the team.