Reports to: Residential Maintenance Manager / Property Manager
Job Overview:
A residential apartment cleaner is a professional responsible for cleaning and maintaining cleanliness in apartment units. Their tasks typically include:
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Dusting and Sweeping: Dusting surfaces such as shelves, countertops, ceiling fans and kitchen cabinets. Sweeping floors to remove dirt and debris.
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Vacuuming: Vacuuming carpets, rugs, and other fabric surfaces to remove dust, dirt, and pet hair.
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Mopping: Cleaning hard floors (tile, wood, laminate) with appropriate cleaning solutions.
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Cleaning Windows and Mirrors: Washing windows and mirrors to remove smudges, dirt, and fingerprints.
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Kitchen Cleaning: Wiping down counters, cleaning appliances (oven, microwave, refrigerator), and sanitizing sinks.
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Bathroom Cleaning: Scrubbing toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers, wiping down counters, and cleaning mirrors.
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Trash Removal: Emptying trash bins and replacing liners.
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Organizing: Tidying up and decluttering spaces if needed.
A residential apartment cleaner can work independently, and they may clean one or more units and hallways on a regular basis. They typically use various cleaning supplies and tools and may also use eco-friendly products based on the client's preferences.