Housekeeper - Student Housing

University Partners•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Turn Support role maintains clean, safe, and welcoming living and common spaces throughout the community. The position focuses on unit and bedspace turns after move-outs, along with daily cleaning of amenities, office areas, models, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and other shared spaces. It supports the Maintenance and Operations teams to help ensure smooth move-ins and maintain the appearance of the community. The role works under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager. Duties include coordinating daily priorities and turn schedules, cleaning units and shared spaces, removing and organizing waste, maintaining cleaning and safety logs, and reporting maintenance or supply needs. Weekend or afternoon coverage may be scheduled based on community needs, including during peak turn and move-in periods.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
Willingness to learn and follow direction.
Ability to read cleaning labels and safety instructions.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Reliable, organized, and punctual.
Able to manage time in a fast-paced environment.
Willing to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
Available to work weekends or overtime as required.
Less than high school education or up to 6 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance, if required for site operations.

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping, hotel, janitorial, or turn experience preferred.
Prior cleaning or turn experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with the Maintenance Supervisor to review daily priorities and turn schedules.
Promptly communicate safety, cleanliness, or maintenance concerns and coordinate with maintenance, leasing, and vendors during turn periods.
Clean units and bedspaces after move-outs and prepare units for move-in readiness.
Clean surfaces, appliances, bathrooms, floors, windows, and fixtures, and restock basic supplies as directed.
Report damages or punch needs to Maintenance.
Clean amenities, the leasing office, models, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and restrooms.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, remove trash from shared spaces, and perform periodic deep cleaning.
Remove trash from units and common areas; keep trash rooms and dumpster areas clean and organized; promptly report overflow, damage, or service issues.
Maintain cleaning and safety logs as directed, notify the supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed, and care for cleaning tools and equipment.
Provide weekend or afternoon coverage based on the community schedule and support peak turn and move-in periods as assigned.