Turnover Specialist; Relief

Position Summary

The Housing Turnover Specialist is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and move‑in ready housing units across the agency's property portfolio. This position plays a critical role in supporting housing stability and client readiness by ensuring that units meet established housing quality standards, sanitation requirements, and organizational expectations.

• Perform deep cleaning of housing units between residents to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and agency expectations outlined below.
• Disinfect all surfaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, and high touch areas.
• Clean and sanitize inside appliances such as ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers.
• Ensure units are pest free and safe for new occupancy.
• Prepare units for immediate move‑in readiness.

Deep cleaning involves a thorough and detailed cleaning process that goes beyond routine housekeeping tasks. The goal of deep cleaning is to restore the housing unit to a sanitary, safe, and move‑in ready condition that meets agency standards and applicable housing quality requirements.

• Clean and disinfect all countertops, sinks, back splashes, and cabinet surfaces.
• Remove grease, food residue, and buildup from stovetops, range hoods, and surrounding surfaces.
• Clean inside and outside of appliances, including ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers.
• Remove and clean refrigerator shelves, drawers, and seals.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, drains, and garbage disposal areas.
• Wipe down cabinet doors, handles, and interior surfaces as needed.
• Sweep and mop floors, including corners and underneath movable appliances.

• Scrub and disinfect toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers.
• Remove soap scum, mildew, mineral deposits, and buildup from tile, grout, and fixtures.
• Descale faucets, shower heads, and plumbing fixtures.
• Clean mirrors, cabinets, and shelving.
• Sanitize high touch surfaces such as handles, switches, and towel bars.
• Clean and disinfect floors, baseboards, and surrounding surfaces.

• Dust and wipe all surfaces, including shelves, window sills, and furniture (if applicable).
• Clean baseboards, door frames, and trim.
• Remove cobwebs from ceilings, corners, and vents.
• Clean light fixtures, ceiling fans, and air vents.
• Vacuum carpets thoroughly, including edges and corners.
• Spot clean walls and remove scuffs, marks, or residue as appropriate.
• Sweep and mop hard flooring surfaces.

• Clean interior windows and window tracks.
• Wipe down doors, handles, and switches.
• Clean inside closets and storage areas.
• Remove trash, debris, and abandoned items according to agency procedures.
• Ensure the unit is free of visible dirt, odors, and sanitation concerns.
• Ensure the unit is ready for immediate occupancy.

• Use appropriate cleaning products and disinfectants according to manufacturer instructions.
• Follow infection control and sanitation practices.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Ensure safe handling and proper storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain awareness of potential health or safety hazards during cleaning.

A unit is considered successfully deep cleaned when:

• All surfaces are visibly clean and sanitized.
• Appliances are cleaned inside and outside.
• Odors are eliminated.
• The unit meets agency cleanliness standards.
• The unit is safe, sanitary, and ready for occupancy.

• Perform intensive deep cleaning of vacated units.
• Remove buildup from bathrooms, including grout and fixtures.
• Wash baseboards, doors, walls, and trim as needed.
• Dust and clean ceiling fans, vents, and lighting fixtures.
• Restore units to a clean, functional, and welcoming condition.
• Report damages or maintenance concerns identified during cleaning.

• Vacuum all common areas.
• Mop floors and clean high‑traffic areas.
• Clean bathrooms, kitchens, and shared living spaces.
• Dust furniture and wipe surfaces.
• Clean mirrors and windows…