Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals is a comprehensive leasing partner that utilizes proprietary technology to assist landlords in leasing properties faster, minimizing vacancy periods, and screening every applicant efficiently. The company distributes rental listings across MLS and more than 20 other platforms, managing all processes from listing through to tenant move-in.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dependable, detail-focused Cleaner to perform cleaning services at residential rental properties. Duties include move-in/move-out cleans, rental turnover cleaning, and preparing properties for listing readiness. This position demands professionalism, organization, and the capacity to work autonomously on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled cleaning appointments at residential rental properties.
• Carry out general residential cleaning based on company standards, including 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 counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and other frequently touched areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and thoroughly clean floors.
• Clean inside appliances like refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers when required.
• Identify zones requiring extra cleaning, junk removal, repairs, maintenance, or further follow-up.
• Capture clear before-and-after photographs and videos of the property and completed cleaning tasks.
• Provide detailed notes, updates, photos, and videos following each visit.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants if applicable, and internal teams.
• Adhere to company instructions, cleaning checklists, access protocols, and appointment details.

Additional Cleaning Tasks May Include

• Move-in and move-out cleaning.
• Rental turnover cleaning.
• Deep cleaning tasks.
• Specific cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, floors, dusting, cabinets, windowsills, baseboards.
• Garbage removal and light debris cleanup.
• Preparing properties for listing by ensuring they are photo, showing, and inspection ready.

Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning roles such as housekeeper, residential cleaner, cleaning contractor, or similar positions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential cleaning standards.
• Reliable transportation for traveling between properties.
• Possess cleaning supplies and equipment required for each appointment.
• Comfortable working independently at residential rental properties.
• Own an iPhone 13 or equivalent smartphone equipped with a high-quality camera.
• Ability to take sharp and clear photos and videos documenting work completed.
• Capable of writing clear notes and submitting detailed updates after each cleaning assignment.
• Strong work ethic with punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow checklists, instructions, and access directions accurately.
• Respectful communication skills for interacting with landlords, applicants, tenants, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with move-in, move-out, or rental turnover cleaning tasks.
• Background in cleaning residential rental properties prior to photo sessions, showings, inspections, or tenant move-in.
• Ability to identify property damage, maintenance needs, junk removal necessities, pest issues, access challenges, or unsafe conditions.
• Experience working autonomously in the field for property management, leasing, cleaning, or home service providers.

Ideal Candidate Traits

The successful applicant is reliable, highly attentive to detail, and self-directed while working on-site. They value producing clean, professional results and understand the importance of preparing rental properties properly for photographs, showings, inspections, and tenant occupancy. They closely follow instructions, complete cleaning checklists, and document their work thoroughly, while promptly reporting any observed issues. Professionalism, punctuality, organization, and effective communication with internal teams and external parties such as landlords and tenants are essential qualities.

Field Requirements

• Transportation that can reliably take the cleaner between properties.
• Availability of necessary cleaning products and tools for appointments.
• A smartphone with camera quality sufficient to take clear photos and videos.
• Capability to submit comprehensive progress updates including photos, videos, and written notes after each job.

Important Information

This cleaning role centers specifically on completing cleaning tasks and preparing properties for listing and occupancy readiness. Cleaners must report any identified damage, maintenance issues, junk removal needs, pest problems, access difficulties, or safety hazards so that appropriate follow-up actions can be taken by the company.