Cleaner

MoveSmart Rentals; Whitby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MoveSmart Rentals is seeking a reliable Cleaner to service residential rental properties, including move-in/move-out cleans and listing-readiness cleaning.

You will follow cleaning checklists, document completed work with clear notes and photos, and communicate professionally with landlords, applicants, tenants, and internal teams. The role requires the ability to work independently in the field and bring necessary supplies or use provided ones.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning residential properties to standard cleaning practices.
• Ability to take clear before-and-after photos and notes.
• Strong communication with landlords, applicants, tenants and team.
• Reliable transportation and smartphone with a camera.

Responsibilities

• Attend residential properties for cleaning including move-in/move-out and listing-readiness.
• Clean kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, floors, and surfaces.
• Document completed work with notes, photos, and videos.
• Follow cleaning checklists and appointment details.
• Communicate professionally with landlords, applicants, and tenants.

Skills

Residential cleaning

Photo documentation

Professional communication

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Job description

MoveSmart Rentals is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to attend residential rental properties and complete cleaning services, move-in/move-out cleans, rental turnover cleaning, and listing-readiness cleaning.

MoveSmart Rentals is a full-service leasing partner powered by proprietary technology, built to help landlords lease faster, reduce vacancy, and screen every applicant. We syndicate rental units to the MLS and 20+ platforms and handle every step from listing to move-in.

This role is ideal for someone who is experienced, professional, organized, and able to work independently in the field. The right person should be comfortable following cleaning checklists, documenting completed work, and identifying property issues that may need follow-up before listing, showings, or move-in.

What You’ll Do

• Attend residential rental properties for cleaning appointments, move-in/move-out cleaning, rental turnover cleaning, and listing-readiness cleaning
  • Complete general residential cleaning according to company standards
• Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, hallways, appliances, floors, surfaces, cabinets, and fixtures
  • Remove dust, dirt, debris, garbage, and leftover items where required
• Wipe down surfaces, counters, sinks, mirrors, doors, baseboards, and high-touch areas
  • Vacuum, sweep, mop, and clean floors
• Clean inside appliances where required, including fridge, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer
• Identify areas that require additional cleaning, junk removal, repair, maintenance, or follow-up work
• Take clear before-and-after photos and videos of the property and completed cleaning work
• Provide clear updates, notes, photos, videos, and details after each visit
• Communicate professionally with landlords, applicants, tenants where applicable, and internal team members
• Follow company instructions, cleaning checklists, access instructions, and appointment details

General Work May Include

• Move-in cleaning
• Move-out cleaning
• Rental turnover cleaning
• Deep cleaning
• Kitchen cleaning
• Bathroom cleaning
• Appliance cleaning
• Floor cleaning
• Dusting and surface cleaning
• Cabinet and drawer cleaning
• Window sill and baseboard cleaning
• Garbage removal and light debris cleanup
• Listing-readiness cleaning before photos, showings, inspections, or move-in

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cleaner, housekeeper, cleaning contractor, residential cleaner, or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of residential cleaning standards
  • Reliable transportation
  • Necessary cleaning supplies and equipment available for each appointment
  • Comfortable attending residential rental properties independently
  • iPhone 13 or equivalent smartphone with a high-quality camera
• Comfortable taking clear photos and videos of properties and completed cleaning work
  • Able to write clear notes and submit updates after each visit
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Professional, reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
  • Able to follow checklists, instructions, and property access details
• Able to communicate respectfully with landlords, applicants, tenants where applicable, and team members

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with move-in, move-out, or rental turnover cleaning
• Experience cleaning residential rental properties before photos, showings, inspections, or move-in
• Experience identifying damage, maintenance concerns, junk removal needs, pest concerns, access issues, or unsafe conditions
• Experience working independently in the field for a property management, leasing, cleaning, or home services company

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently at residential rental properties.

They take pride in clean, professional work and understand that rental properties need to be ready for photos, showings, inspections, and move-in.

They follow instructions carefully, complete cleaning checklists properly, document work with photos and videos, and report any concerns they notice at the property.

They are punctual, respectful, organized, and able to communicate clearly with internal teams, landlords, applicants, and tenants where applicable.

Field Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Cleaning supplies and equipment available for appointments
• Smartphone with a high-quality camera
• Ability to travel between residential rental properties
• Ability to submit clear updates, photos, videos, and notes after each visit

Important Note

This role is focused on cleaning and listing-readiness work. Cleaners are expected to report any damage, maintenance concerns, junk removal needs, pest concerns, access issues, or unsafe conditions they notice at the property so the appropriate team can follow up.