Cleaner

About MoveSmart Rentals

MoveSmart Rentals is a comprehensive leasing partner supported by advanced proprietary technology, created to help landlords lease properties rapidly, minimize vacancy periods, and thoroughly screen applicants. The company manages the entire leasing cycle, including syndicating rental units to the MLS and over 20 platforms, and overseeing every stage from listing to move-in.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dependable and meticulous Cleaner to service residential rental properties by executing cleaning tasks such as move-in and move-out cleans, rental turnover preparations, and ensuring listing readiness. This position suits a professional individual with prior cleaning experience who can work autonomously in the field, follow detailed cleaning checklists, document completed tasks, and identify any property issues that require further attention before listing, viewings, or tenant move-ins.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend residential rental properties to perform scheduled cleaning appointments, including move-in, move-out, rental turnover, and listing-preparation cleans.
• Conduct general residential cleaning adhering to company standards across multiple areas including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, appliances, floors, surfaces, cabinets, and fixtures.
• Remove dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and leftover items when necessary.
• Wipe down surfaces such as countertops, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and frequently touched areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and thoroughly clean various floor types.
• Clean appliance interiors when required, including refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
• Identify any areas that require extra cleaning, junk removal, repairs, maintenance, or follow-up actions.
• Take clear before-and-after photographs and videos documenting property condition and cleaning outcomes.
• Submit detailed updates, notes, photos, and videos following each cleaning assignment.
• Maintain professional communication with landlords, applicants, tenants as appropriate, and internal team members.
• Follow company instructions meticulously, including cleaning checklists, access guidelines, and appointment details.

General Cleaning Tasks May Include

• Move-in and move-out cleaning.
• Rental turnover and deep cleaning services.
• Kitchen, bathroom, appliance, floor, dusting, surface, cabinet, drawer, windowsill, and baseboard cleaning.
• Garbage removal and light debris cleanup.
• Cleaning to ensure properties are listing-ready ahead of photos, showings, inspections, or move-in.

Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning roles such as cleaner, housekeeper, cleaning contractor, or residential cleaner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential cleaning standards and procedures.
• Dependable transportation to reach multiple residential properties independently.
• Possession of necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for appointments.
• Comfortable working independently at various residential rental sites.
• Ownership of a smartphone (e.g., iPhone 13 or equivalent) with a high-quality camera to capture clear images and videos.
• Ability to take detailed notes and provide clear updates after completing cleaning tasks.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Able to follow detailed checklists, company instructions, and property access protocols.
• Good communication skills for respectful interaction with landlords, applicants, tenants, and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with move-in, move-out, or rental turnover cleaning specific to residential rental properties.
• Familiarity with preparing rental units for photos, viewings, inspections, or move-ins.
• Skill in recognizing property damage, maintenance needs, junk removal requirements, pest issues, access problems, or unsafe conditions.
• Background working independently in field positions within property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services companies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is reliable and detail-focused, comfortable independently servicing residential rental properties. They pride themselves on delivering clean, professional results and understand the importance of preparing rental homes for photos, showings, inspections, and tenant occupancy. They carefully follow instructions, complete checklists thoroughly, thoroughly document work with photos and videos, and promptly report any property-related concerns. Punctuality, respectfulness, organization, and clear communication with internal teams and external contacts are vital.

Field Requirements

• Reliable transportation to commute independently between rental properties.
• Availability of cleaning supplies and equipment required for each assignment.
• A smartphone equipped with a high-quality camera to document work.
• Ability to provide clear post-visit updates with photos, videos, and notes.

Additional Information

This cleaning role centers on ensuring properties are clean and ready for listing occupancy. Cleaners must report any findings such as damage, maintenance problems, junk accumulation, pest issues, access difficulties, or safety hazards for timely follow-up by the appropriate team.