Porter Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Warehouse Porter

  • Westfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview As a Porter, you will clean and maintain the administrative offices, warehouse and other assigned areas in order to satisfy company and governmental guidelines....

Rafters Club Porter, TD Garden

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago

As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies....

Porter - Rafters Club

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago

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Night Porter

  • Worcester, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 10 days ago

Shift: Wednesday- Sunday 3pm-11pm (early start on weekends) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Pick up trash and replace with trash liners Vacuum, mop, strip and wax, and sweep all floor areas Dust...

Rafters Club Porter

  • Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago

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Porter, Boston

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago

Requirements: - Experience sweeping, mopping, washing and waxing hallways, floors and stairs. - Experience vacuuming and using floor polishers. - Knowledge in janitorial duties and small repairs. -...

1928 Club Restaurant Porter, TD Garden

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago

As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies....

Restaurant Porter - 1928 Club

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago

As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies....

1928 Club Restaurant Porter

  • Boston, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 16 days ago

As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies....

Porter

  • Boston, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 24 days ago

Job Details Major Food Group is hiring Porters to join our team at Parm Copley!...

Porter Service - Boston Logan International Airport - PORTE003167-000 (Boston, MA) compensation: $19.50 / hour employment type: job title: Porter Service Porter Service - Boston Logan International...

Porter - Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA

  • Mansfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mansfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

The Role : The Porter position is responsible for the delivery, maintaining, stocking, cleaning and ensuring that there is a sufficient supply of products in the venue....

Utility Porter - MGM Springfield

  • Springfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

This includes equipment like automatic scrubbers, buffers, extractors, and specialty vacuums....

Porter Shift 1

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

She/He/They must be skilled in operating hand and electrical cleaning tools like dusters, brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners are required....

Porter

  • Somerville, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 90+ days ago

WHAT OUR PORTERS DO The primary role of our porters is to keep our centers clean and sanitized (and keep our guests happy as a result)....

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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