Porter Jobs in Berkeley Heights, 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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Experienced overnight porter wanted for Galway Hooker

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Galway Hooker is looking for an experienced overnight porter to join our team. We are looking for someone reliable to help keep our bar ready for the day....

Porter (Full Time)

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group + We are hiring immediately for a full time PORTER position. + Location: United Airlines Club C74 - United Polaris Lounge, Newark, NJ 07114....

Housekeeping Porter

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (21 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (21 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

spotting, drying, vacuuming Clean vertical surfaces such as doors, walls, or windows....

Dish / Porter

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Dish - Porter Team Members at our Emmy Squared Park Slope - Brooklyn location!...

Porter C

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of CU apartment buildings and grounds area....

Housekeeping Porter

  • Pequannock, NJ (19 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (19 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

spotting, drying, vacuuming Clean vertical surfaces such as doors, walls, or windows....

Temporary Porter

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

: Local 32 BJ Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range:$21.50 Position Summary Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Porter...

Porter A

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Under general direction, the Porter A will primarily be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Columbia University apartment buildings and grounds area....

Porter (Brooklyn)

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Floor Care: including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, maintenance of all hard surface flooring to include pressure washing....

Porter A Columbia University

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Under general direction, the Porter A will primarily be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Columbia University apartment buildings and grounds area....

Porter, Multifamily

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Porter, MultifamilyWest Brighton ( Job Description Summary The Porter cleans vacant units in preparation for marketing and occupancy and property common areas, office, and models units....

Porter Handyman

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

H.L Property Management, LLC is hiring a Full-Time Handyman/Porter with a driver's license for multi-unit residential buildings throughout Brooklyn....

Porter (Full Time)

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 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....

Facilities Porter Service Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Daily dusting, sweeping, wiping down of pantry and cafe islands and countertops Weekly mopping of stone floors, vacuuming and shampooing rugs as necessary using carpet cleaning machinery Weekly refrigerator...

Porter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Berkeley Heights, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

More details upon interview. + Requirement: Porter experience required. + Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy!...

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Porters in Berkeley Heights, 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
2.5%
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 Berkeley Heights, 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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