ABOUT THE ROLE

At Stanford Management, our mission is to create safe, beautiful, friendly, and engaged living communities that evoke pride and investment from residents and employees alike. For more than 25 years, we've provided quality affordable housing for families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Maine and Pennsylvania — and we're looking for someone who is driven to make that mission real every single day. As a Cleaning Specialist, you'll care for a portfolio of one to four properties — keeping common areas clean, orderly, and sanitized at the highest level. You help build pride and a sense of community through responsive, respectful interactions and shared spaces that sparkle. You'll work alongside your Property Manager and Maintenance Technician, backed by a strong, engaged home-office team.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

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THE 5 F'S

Everything you do is in service of Stanford's five pillars — the 5

F's:

FULL :

Turn vacant units quickly and keep them rent-ready so the property stays full.

FLUSH :

Steward resources wisely — control maintenance costs, keep an adequate parts inventory, and protect property value.

FLAWLESS

: Keep maintenance logs, preventative-maintenance records, and safety documentation inspection-ready at all times.

FABULOUS

: Maintain the physical plant and grounds at the highest level — preventative maintenance, repairs, and annual capital improvements.

FRIENDLY

: Respond to every resident request promptly and courteously, helping create a safe, welcoming community for all.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean, sanitize, and maintain common areas, hallways, laundry rooms, community rooms, and other shared spaces on a regular schedule Follow cleaning checklists and keep accurate logs of completed work Keep supplies stocked and equipment clean and in good working order Support unit turnovers with cleaning and detailing, as coordinated with the Property Manager Spot and report maintenance and safety concerns to the Property Manager Maintain a safe, organized supply and storage area

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Highly self-motivated, reliable, and thorough, with strong organizational skills and work habits An honest communicator and independent thinker, able to work autonomously while staying in close communication with your Property Manager Familiarity with cleaning products and the strategies the work requires The ability to be kind and maintain healthy boundaries with diverse people who may have competing needs Applicant must reside in Pennsylvania

REQUIREMENTS

Experience with cleaning, and familiarity with the products and strategies the work requires A demonstrated history of being reliable, thorough, and self-motivated If travel between sites is required: a valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurance Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks

WHY STANFORD MANAGEMENT?

Our CEO is engaged and accessible — a hands-on leader who genuinely invests in her team Our home office team is experienced, strong, and committed to supporting site staff every step of the way We don't just manage affordable housing — we build communities people are proud to call home We're driven by purpose and mission, and we're always finding new ways to better serve our residents Please include your wage requirements and relevant experience in your cover letter

BENEFITS

Health insurance — multiple plan options, with Stanford contributing substantially to premiums Dental & vision insurance options (employee-paid) Short-term & long-term disability insurance, fully paid by Stanford Management 401(k) retirement plan with company match — eligible at your 1-year anniversary Up to 3 weeks PTO annually (prorated based on hours worked) 10 paid holidays annually Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ongoing training & professional development opportunities Company intranet with birthday & anniversary celebrations, training, employee contests, and a holiday adopt-a-family program For part-time employees, these benefits may be modified or pro-rated.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Stanford Management is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We are committed to building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or socioeconomic status. We believe our work is strengthened by a team as diverse as the residents we serve

Pay:

$12.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location:

In person