Porter Jobs in Linden, NJ

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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Porter - FT

Porters are primarily responsible for cleaning, sweeping up trash, mopping, or vacuuming floors, scrubbing walls and windows, and removing garbage....

Janitorial Porter- Full Time Union Position

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

building Janitorial Porter to join our team!...

Porter

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Porters are required to handle multiple daily responsibilities, display an ability and willingness to learn and take direction, and work in a team environment....

Building Porters Needed

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Our porters are responsible for a variety of janitorial-related duties, including but not limited to cleaning, dusting, and wiping furniture, sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming floors, and emptying and...

Porter

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Maintain the sidewalks including raking leaves and shoveling snow + Sweeping, mopping, washing, dusting and vacuuming + Sealing, waxing and buffing of floors...

Porter

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Porter is responsible for trash removal from the kitchen as well as operation of the dishwashing machine....

Janitorial Porter- Full Time Union Position

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a full-time building Janitorial Porter to join our team! You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly environment....

Porter - Overnight Part-Time

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Soho Diner located in the Soho Grand Hotel is seeking an experienced Porter for the part-time overnight shift to ensure a clean and workable kitchen, storage areas, dining room area and guest restrooms...

Porter (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We have an opening for full time PORTER positions. Location: Morgan Library & Museum - 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Note: online applications accepted only....

Porter

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Kitchen Helper/Porter provides Food Bank’s Community Kitchen with basic daily support services needed to ensure a safe and sanitary working environment for the preparation and service of meals for...

Porter Columbia University

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: 1199 Cafeteria Workers Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 40 Standard Work Schedule: Saturday - Monday 6:00pm - 3:00am, Tuesday & Wednesday...

Porter (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 - Reaching New Heights

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Sweep and mop floor, clean bathrooms, and windows. Empty the garbage. Receive deliveries, lift boxes and pick-up...

Porter

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Porter. This individual will perform routine maintenance around the location and help out with miscellaneous upkeep and report directly to the General Manager....

Service Porter

  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Service Porter, you will be responsible for assisting with the silverware and glassware polishing process....

Demographic Data for Linden, NJ

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Linden, NJ

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 Linden, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
53.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.6%
Master's Degree
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Porters in Linden, NJ
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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