Porter Jobs in Edison, 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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Housekeeping/Porter

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

. ยท Cleans floors to include sweeping, dusting damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc....

Handyman and porter Luxury High-Rise Apartment Building

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, and sanitize as needed to uphold luxury standards. Remove trash, recycling, and bulk items from designated areas and ensure proper disposal....

FreshDirect Express, Brooklyn- Porter

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and reporting any tasks that have not been completed at the end of every shift....

Porter

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

We're looking for a porter to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and excellent customers service....

Porter

  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Primary Job Responsibilities: Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors of various types. Stripping, buffing and waxing floors of various types as well....

Porter (Kingsboro Men's MICA Shelter)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

The Porter cleans and maintains floors (strip, wax, buff, mop and/or vacuum) as assigned. The Porter paints and makes minor repairs of the facility and facility property as assigned....

Seasonal House Person / Porter

  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Montclair Golf Club is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff! We are searching for our next House Person that is looking to join a motivated team of individuals. The House...

Service Porter

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

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

Porter

  • Maplewood, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Routine cleaning of resident rooms (e.g. sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, empty trash baskets, etc.). Scour and polish all bathroom apparatus....

Porter

  • Belleville, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 19 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)....

Porter

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Overview: Building cleaning workers including porters, janitors, maids, housekeeping cleaners, window washers and rug shampooers -- keep premises of commercial or institutional building...

Porter

  • Bayonne, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Powered by JazzHR Porter Bayonne, NJ, US...

Facilities Porter

  • Cranbury, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Facilities Porter Location: Cranbury, New Jersey Type: Contract Compensation: $16 - $18 hourly Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm The Facilities Porter is part of the Facilities...

Porter

  • Fanwood, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fanwood, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Porter Job Location: The Residences at Plainview (NY) Job Type: Full Time Job Summary: Maintains a high quality, safe and clean Residence....

Baggage Handler

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Provide friendly and welcoming assistance as requested or required to customers wishing to check baggage through automated self-service technologies. Interpret government rules and requirements...

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Edison, 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 Edison, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
53.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
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 Edison, 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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