Porter Jobs in Washington

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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Porter

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Maintain the daily housekeeping of the interior of the office, including daily emptying of garbage cans, cleaning the floors, and dusting the countertops and work area....

Porter, Multifamily

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Job Title Porter, MultifamilyPete Gross House ( ) Job Description Summary The Porter cleans vacant units in preparation for marketing and occupancy and property common areas, office, and models units...

Relief Day/Night Porter - National Park Inn - Summer Seasonal

  • Ashford, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashford, WA
  • 4 days ago

Act as Night Porter Relief including providing overnight security and maintain cleanliness of all lobby and kitchen areas....

Service Porter - Olympia Subaru

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

Wash and vacuum vehicles after service completion. Maintain cleanliness of the service drive, customer lounge, and porter areas....

Porter (Full Time)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 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....

Banquet Porter

  • Shelton, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Shelton, WA
  • 8 days ago

As a Banquet Porter, youll play a crucial role in setting up and maintaining banquet rooms, ensuring every event is perfectly prepared according to sales contracts and company standards....

Housekeeping Porter

  • Camas, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Camas, WA
  • 9 days ago

Sweeps, dusts, mops scrubs and vacuums hallways, stairs, office space and other assigned areas of the overall gym. Cleans, mops, scrubs, polishes, and disinfects all bathroom areas as needed....

Housekeeping/Janitorial Porter

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 9 days ago

Sweeps, dusts, mops scrubs and vacuums hallways, stairs, office space and other assigned areas of the overall gym. Cleans, mops, scrubs, polishes, and disinfects all bathroom areas as needed....

Day Porter

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Essential FunctionsSweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes...

Porter KODA Condominiums

  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago

Porter | KODA Condominiums Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) Paid...

Porter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 25 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a PORTER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) position. Location : 601 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Note: online applications accepted only....

Porter

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 25 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

  • Redmond, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 26 days ago

Porter Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future w humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one w we are not....

Sales Porter

  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Clean the interior of recreational units, including steam cleaning carpets, dusting, cleaning windows, kitchens and bathrooms. Wash the exterior of units....

Porter, Club Operations

  • Bonney Lake, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bonney Lake, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Provide detail-oriented janitorial services, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, window cleaning, vacuuming, etc. Replace burnt out light bulbs....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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