Cleaner/Housekeeper - Affinity at Bellingham

About Us

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. We 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.

Responsibilities

• Build strong rapport with residents of the community.
• Clean offices, bathrooms, amenity spaces, and common areas daily.
• Clean office spaces on a regular schedule set by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Using the apartment cleaning checklist, clean vacant apartment homes after each move-out.
• Clean and organize the pool house, including straightening chairs on the pool deck, cleaning public bathrooms (including showers), and vacuuming and dusting amenity spaces.
• 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 areas, 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.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to meet the organization’s needs.

Requirements

• Customer service-focused with the ability to work effectively with the site team to carry out daily housekeeping needs while building rapport with residents.
• Team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships.
• Determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills; proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Janitorial experience in hotel or residential management is strongly preferred.
• Computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to navigate web-based trainings.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Competitive pay, $21–$23 per hour (based on experience). Quarterly bonus incentive. Annual performance review with potential merit increase.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 5–7 hours/day.
• Walking: 3–6 hours/day.
• Lifting: generally, 25–50 lbs.
• Twisting: infrequent, 1–120 twists/day.
• Bending: moderate bending, 121–480 bends/day.
• Squat/Kneel: continuous, 3–7 hours/day.
• Climbing: 3–6 hours/day (stairs).
• 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.