Heart of Niagara Hotels – Best Western
Job Title: Janitorial – Night Hotel Cleaner
Department: Housekeeping
Location: Best Western, St. Catharines
Reports to: Housekeeping Manager
Salary: $18.00/hour
Employment Type: Part-time, 6-month contract
Schedule: Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays
Purpose:
Cleanliness is a critical part of the guest experience and helps create a lasting impression of quality and care. Night Cleaners play a vital role in maintaining the appearance, hygiene, and safety of all public areas during overnight hours, ensuring the facility is pristine and guest-ready each morning. From lobbies to restrooms, hallways to event spaces, your attention to detail helps ensure every corner of the property looks immaculate and feels welcoming.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all public and common areas including lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, public restrooms, staff rooms, and entrances.
- Perform dusting, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, and polishing of surfaces according to night-time cleaning protocols.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as door handles, railings, and light switches to meet health and safety standards.
- Empty and sanitize garbage and recycling bins regularly throughout the night shift.
- Replenish supplies in public restrooms and other common areas as needed (toilet paper, soap, hand towels, etc.).
- Wear safety protection equipment as per policy and legislative requirements.
- Handle and store cleaning chemicals safely in compliance with WHMIS and company guidelines.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damages to the supervisor.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
- Support other housekeeping team members when needed to contribute to a clean and safe hotel environment.
This job requires the ability to perform the following:
- Carry and lift up to 45 pounds / 20 kilograms and push/pull medium to large cleaning equipment.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, often on hard surfaces.
- Regularly bend, reach, kneel, and stoop.
- Work primarily indoors with occasional access to outdoor areas.
- Maintain focus and attention to detail during quiet overnight hours.
Other
- Clear and professional communication when interacting with overnight staff or occasional guests.
- Basic reading and writing skills for understanding cleaning checklists, signage, and supply inventories.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain consistency in cleaning routines.
- Reliable and punctual for overnight shifts.
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Quiet working environment during night hours
Flexible Language Requirement: French not required.
Job Type:
6-month contract with possibility of renewal or transition to a permanent role.
Schedule:
- 8-hour overnight shift
- Shifts may include weekends and holidays
- Typical shift times: 10:45 PM – 7:00 AM (may vary slightly)
Location Requirement:
- St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3 – must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience:
- Must have prior housekeeping experience, preferably in a hotel or large facility setting.
Work Location: In person