Porter Jobs in California

In the Hospitality Service industry, a Porter plays a pivotal role in ensuring guests have a satisfactory experience. They are primarily responsible for assisting guests with their luggage, guiding them to their rooms, and providing general information about the hotel or lodging facility and its services. This includes showing them where facilities such as the restaurant, fitness center, business center are located. Furthermore, Porters also often assist in other areas such as maintaining cleanliness in public areas, coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance departments, and sometimes handling minor maintenance tasks.

Essential skills for a Porter include strong customer service skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. They should also be familiar with the layout of the property and available services. Some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous work experience in hospitality, such as working as a Concierge, Bellhop, or Housekeeper, could be advantageous for a person aiming to become a Porter. A certification in hospitality or a related field, while not always required, may increase employment opportunities and advancement potential.

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Cleaning Day Porter/Porter de Limpieza (dia)

  • Corona, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 8 hours ago

spaces Dusting tables, shelves, and other surfaces in shared areas Emptying trash bins and picking up trash throughout the property Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors Cleaning apartment amenities...

Porter (Full Time)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Scrapes and rinses food from dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment....

Porter

  • Colton, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Colton, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Porter** **Job Description** We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Porter to join our team....

Porter - Beverage (Part-Time)

  • Cabazon, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cabazon, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Job Summary Provide sanitation and deep cleaning of entire bar area. Ensure a clutter free clean environment for our guest's, maintain our 4-Diamond cleanliness standards. Essential Duties And...

Day Porter

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Dusting desks, chairs, counters, blinds and furniture Clean lobby, reception or any other assigned areas by your supervisor Dusting Vacuuming Spot cleaning...

Baggage Handler - Ramp Agent - SFO

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

McGee Air Services is looking for full-time Baggage Handler - Ramp Agent to join our San Francisco team! Are you hard working, dedicated, and looking to make an impact on our organization devoted...

Day Porter (2 hrs per day)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

, mopping, sweeping, emptying trash bins and vacuuming....

Day Porter

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 2 days ago

Dusts with a microfiber cloth all desks, filling cabinets, chairs, picture frames, window sills and any other furniture and equipment requiring dusting. Polishes metalwork....

Porter - PT

  • Santa Nella, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Nella, CA
  • 2 days ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

Day Porter - Commercial Services - Rancho Viejo

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Pour water down the drains in all restrooms Vacuum Dust mop/sweep hard surface floors Wet mop hard surface floors unit maintenance issues as perpany procedure damaged, dirty or stained carpets, drapes...

Porter

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do: The Porter plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of our venues....

Porter - PT 239

  • Arvin, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arvin, CA
  • 4 days ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

Porter - Seasonal (PT)

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago

Keep hallways and areas cleaned (mop tiles, dust fixtures, remove cobwebs, polish elevators, dust hallway furniture, vacuum). Clean and empty vacuums once a week, replace belts as needed....

Day Porter

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them....

Sanitation/Porter

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 6 days ago

Location: Pasadena, US-CA Rate: 17.125 Type: Permanent SANITATION/PORTER Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the store in adherence to company standards and health department regulations...

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Salary for Porter Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Porter positions.



Highest Education Level

Porters in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
53.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.5%
Master's Degree
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Porters in California
Less than 1 year
60.4%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
12.7%
2-4 years
6.0%
8-10 years
0.6%


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