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