Cleaner

Conifer-Realt; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary reviews

Holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Training & growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Cleaner at our Rochester, NY communities. This full-time role, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, focuses on keeping hallways, laundry rooms, restrooms, and common spaces clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.

You should bring 1+ years of custodial or janitorial experience, a high school diploma or GED, and good communication skills. We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, PTO, health benefits, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of custodial or janitorial experience (apartment or facility cleaning a plus).
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Knowledge of cleaning products, safety procedures, and environmental hazards.
• Good communication and customer-service skills to interact with residents, visitors, and team members.
• Time-management skills and the ability to shift tasks as priorities change.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.
• OSHA or hazardous materials training a plus, we’ll help you build your skills with ongoing safety training.

Responsibilities

• Keep common areas spotless — sweep, mop, vacuum, polish, and disinfect throughout hallways, laundry rooms, restrooms, and community spaces.
• Maintain curb appeal — help with groundskeeping, trash removal, and light outdoor tasks as assigned.
• Support the team — assist maintenance staff with apartment clean-outs, light painting, bulb changes, and basic upkeep.
• Prioritize safety — follow proper storage and handling of cleaning materials and report any maintenance or environmental issues immediately.
• Show care — ensure residents and guests always experience a clean, welcoming environment.

Skills

Custodial experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Customer-service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Cleaner – Affordable Housing | Rochester, NY

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 | Full-Time| Monday–Friday, 40hrs

Help Keep Homes Clean, Safe, and Welcoming

At Conifer Realty, being a Cleaner means more than maintaining a building — it means caring for a community. Your work ensures that every hallway shines, every space feels cared for, and every family feels proud to call this place home.

If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in creating clean, comfortable spaces, you’ll find this is more than a job; it’s meaningful work that helps families thrive.

What You Bring as a Cleaner

You’re someone who sees the details that make a home feel cared for.

You Bring:

• 1+ years of custodial or janitorial experience (apartment or facility cleaning a plus).
• A high school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Knowledge of cleaning products, safety procedures, and environmental hazards.
• Good communication and customer-service skills to interact with residents, visitors, and team members.
• Time-management skills and the ability to shift tasks as priorities change.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.
• OSHA or hazardous materials training a plus, we’ll help you build your skills with ongoing safety training.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Cleaner, you’re essential to maintaining the heart of our community.

Each day, you’ll:

• Keep common areas spotless — sweep, mop, vacuum, polish, and disinfect throughout hallways, laundry rooms, restrooms, and community spaces.
• Maintain curb appeal — help with groundskeeping, trash removal, and light outdoor tasks as assigned.
• Support the team — assist maintenance staff with apartment clean-outs, light painting, bulb changes, and basic upkeep.
• Prioritize safety — follow proper storage and handling of cleaning materials and report any maintenance or environmental issues immediately.
• Show care — ensure residents and guests always experience a clean, welcoming environment.

Why Conifer?

Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the difference they make every day.

Along with purpose, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
• 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
• Retirement plans with company match
• Incentive-driven wellness program, earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
• Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
• A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact

About Conifer Realty

For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities. Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.