Cleaner/Housekeeper - Affinity at Bellingham

Axis Residential; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Axis Residential is seeking a dedicated Cleaner/Housekeeper for Affinity at Bellingham, a 55+ active adult community in Bellingham, WA. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and supporting a comfortable living environment for residents.

The position requires reliability, English proficiency, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. Previous janitorial experience in residential settings is preferred, with a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused cleaner with good English communication.
• Experience in janitorial work in hotel or residential settings preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, bathrooms, amenity spaces, and common areas daily.
• Maintain pool house and lounge areas; replace towels daily.
• Pull furniture, straighten pool deck chairs and vacuum spaces.
• Comply with policies and safety standards per supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Team player

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Email

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cleaner/Housekeeper - Affinity at Bellingham

Job Category: Onsite Maintenance

Requisition Number: CLEAN001953

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Bellingham, WA 98226, USA

Description

Who We Are:

Axis Residential is a forward-thinking, property management organization, part of Inland Group - a vertically integrated real estate developer, contractor, and operator of multifamily and senior housing communities. Collectively, we have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for the well-being and success of our people while creating an environment of meaningful community for our residents. Our success is a result of our team and culture- we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

The Position:

We are seeking a people-focused Cleaner / Housekeeper for our 55 and older, active adult community - Affinity at Bellingham. As the Cleaner, you will be responsible for general housekeeping duties to maintain the cleanliness of the community.

• Maintain a community culture focused on enhancing our residents' way of life while providing excellent customer service and a supportive home environment.
• Build strong rapport with residents of the community.
• Clean offices, bathrooms, amenity spaces and common areas daily.
• Clean office spaces on a regular schedule that is set by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Using the apartment cleaning checklist, clean vacant apartment homes after each move out.
• Clean and organize the pool house. Tasks include straightening of the chairs on the pool deck, cleaning of the pool house public bathrooms (to include showers), and vacuuming and dusting of the amenity spaces attached to the pool house building.
• Remove used towels in the pool area and replace them with freshly laundered towels daily.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Assist in removing debris from outside public spaces, amenity spaces, and common area, and empty public trash cans.
• Clean elevator cab, lobby, and door tracks as regularly scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies/procedures and Fair Housing laws.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks in order to meet the needs of the organization.

What We Are Seeking:

A customer service focused Cleaner who can effectively work with the site team to carry out the daily housekeeping needs of the community while building rapport with residents.

• Must be a team player who takes a "we over me" approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Must be determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Janitorial experience in hotel or residential management is strongly preferred.
• Computer skills to include email, Microsoft Office Suite, ability to navigate web-based trainings, and other various computer programs.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay, $21- $23 per hour (based on experience).
• Quarterly bonus incentive.
• Annual performance review with potential merit increase.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance - with 100% employer paid monthly premiums for associates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution.
• Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Charitable giving program and community involvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: 5-7 hours/day.
• Walking: 3-6 hours/day.
• Lifting: generally, 25-50 lbs.
• Twisting: infrequent, 1-120 twists/day.
• Squat/Kneel: continuous, 3-7 hours/day.
• Endurance: moderate energy requirements.
• Manual Dexterity: gross and fine frequent motor movement, either hand 31%-100% of job cycle time.

Environmental and Safety Factors:

• Weather: working both indoors and outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions/temperatures, including uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Noise: occasional exposure to high-volume sounds, hearing protection provided.
• Moving Objects: potential for significant injury from moving objects.
• Pace of Work: varies, typically fast-paced.
• Work with Others: moderate, association is intermittent and necessary.

Here at Axis Residential, we are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job applicants and associates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against applicants or associates based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation for the job application and hiring process. If you need assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources Department.

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