Overnight Cleaner

Position Summary

The Overnight Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, presentation, and overall appearance of all front-of-house and back-of-house areas throughout the hotel during overnight hours. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the property is fully prepared for guests, team members, and daily operations each morning.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and takes pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards in a luxury or boutique hotel environment.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Front-of-House Responsibilities Clean and maintain all public guest areas including: Lobby Front desk area Elevators and elevator landings Public restrooms Hallways and corridors Meeting and event spaces Restaurants, bars, and lounges Fitness center and additional guest amenities Vacuum carpets, mop floors, dust surfaces, polish fixtures, and remove debris Clean glass doors, mirrors, windows, and high-touch surfaces Empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners Ensure all entrances remain clean, organized, and presentable Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or damage immediately Back-of-House Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness of all employee and operational areas including: Kitchens and food preparation areas Dishwashing areas Employee break rooms Offices and administrative spaces Storage rooms Service corridors Laundry facilities Loading dock and receiving areas Deep clean floors, walls, drains, equipment exteriors, and work surfaces Assist with periodic deep-cleaning projects as assigned Properly store and maintain cleaning chemicals and equipment according to safety standards General Responsibilities Follow all hotel cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards Safely operate cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacuums, and carpet cleaners Respond promptly to overnight cleaning requests from hotel leadership Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times Work independently with minimal supervision while completing assigned nightly tasks Support other departments as needed to ensure operational readiness for the next business day Qualifications Previous hotel, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience preferred Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Reliable attendance and punctuality required Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Physical Requirements Prolonged standing and walking Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures Schedule Typical overnight shifts may range between: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Schedule flexibility is required based on hotel occupancy and operational needs.