Where can I get a job as a building Porter?

Jobs for building porters are expected to increase by 11 percent, which is slightly under the 14 percent predicted for all occupations. Many of the jobs will come from the rapidly growing health care industry as well as from janitorial contractors because many companies are outsourcing their cleaning needs.

What are the duties of a house Porter?

In large facilities, such as factory complexes or hotels, they may work in teams, while in small apartment buildings, a porter may be the only cleaning and maintenance person. Duties of a house porter may include general upkeep and carrying luggage for visitors.

What’s the job description of a maintenance Porter?

Porters sweep and mop hallways, vacuum carpets, clean bathrooms and order cleaning supplies. Maintenance porter job descriptions also require knowlege of power tools to do minor repairs such as fixing leaky faucets or changing bulbs. For major problems, they inform management.

What kind of job does a building Porter have?

More commonly known as janitors, building porters clean and maintain structures such as offices, schools and apartment blocks.

What are the duties of a hotel porter?

Porter responsibilities include carrying guests’ luggage, fixing minor issues (like changing light bulbs) and cleaning building areas, including entrances.

Do you need a high school diploma to be a building Porter?

Most building porters can learn on the job with no more than a high school diploma. Those who specialize in certain areas (such as plumbing) may need a professional certificate. Jobs for janitors and building cleaning workers such as porters are expected to grow by 4 percent through 2018, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.