Occupation
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
$37,080 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 39-6011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.
- 02Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
- 03Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
- 04Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
- 05Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
- 06Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
- 07Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
- 08Assist travelers and guests with disabilities.
- 09Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.
- 10Pick up and return items for laundry and valet service.
- 11Act as part of the security team at transportation terminals, hotels, or similar establishments.
- 12Complete baggage insurance forms.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityTransportationSales and MarketingEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunications
Skills that carry over from service
Service OrientationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingOperations Monitoring