Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
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AI Impact Assessment
AI Resilience Score
Score 3/6: low AI task exposure, declining job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential
How we calculated this:
15% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
-2% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 15/25
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
- Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
- Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
- Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
- 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.
- Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
- Assist travelers and guests with disabilities.
- Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.
- Pick up and return items for laundry and valet service.
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
Less than high school
Time to Job Ready
0-1 years
Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.
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Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
O*NET Code: 39-6011.00