Baggage Porters and Bellhops Go Back to List Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Office suite software

Tasks
	Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
	Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
	Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
	Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
	Assist physically challenged travelers and other guests with special needs.
	Act as part of the security team at transportation terminals, hotels, or similar establishments.
	Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.
	Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
	Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.
	Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.

Skills
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Knowledge
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $36,511.00 $17.55  $15.09  $15.20 - $18.34  New Haven $34,305.00 $16.49  $15.08  $15.08 - $17.61  New London/Norwich $36,058.00 $17.34  $14.21  $14.91 - $18.00

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   27   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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