How to hire a utility porter

How to hire a utility porter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step utility porter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a utility porter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new utility porter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a utility porter, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect utility porter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents utility porter salaries for various positions.

   Type of Utility Porter	Description	Hourly rate
   Utility Porter	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$9-16
   General Cleaner	General cleaners are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of all the facilities of the company premises. A general cleaner also monitors the adequacy of cleaning materials in the storage area... Show more	$10-16
   Custodian	A custodian, also referred to as janitor, is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and helping protect all facilities. Custodians make sure everything is clean, neat, in order, and free from clutter and safe... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Casino Floor
   • OSHA
   • Extraction
   • Light Fixtures
   • Safety Hazards
   • Excellent Guest
   • Guest Rooms
   • Floor Surfaces
   • Scrubbers
   • Urinals
   • Floor Care
   • Hand Trucks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Clean windows, partitions, mirrors, using sponges and squeegees.
   • Operate various cleaning equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.
   • Scrub and disinfect trashcans, sinks, toilets, urinals, furniture and fixtures.
   • Handle and disposes of biohazard materials in accordance with OSHA training provide by the company.
   • Maintain the highest standard of services to the guest, including maintenance and cleanliness for the guests rooms and associate facilities.
   • Clean restrooms scrub, sanitize urinals, toilets, floors and counters, sinks, hand dryers and baby changing tables.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your utility porter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A utility porter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, utility porters' average salary in louisiana is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level utility porters earn 43% less than senior-level utility porters.
   • Certifications. A utility porter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a utility porter's salary.

   Average utility porter salary

   $12.95hourly

   $26,935 yearly

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   Entry-level utility porter salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a utility porter job description

   A utility porter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a utility porter job description:

   Utility porter job description example

   Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach, and work for justice.
   
   St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is currently seeking a Dietary Utility Porter who will provide assistance in all dietary and cleaning functions as directed by the Director of Nutritional Services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
   
   The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides a comprehensive array of individualized rehabilitation and nursing services, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term, and memory care.
   JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Clean assigned kitchen and dining areas as scheduled or as needed including: loads and operates the dishwashing machine, washes pots and pans, cleans and stores dishes and tableware, cleans food storage areas, sweeps and mops floors, cleans cooking equipment, empties trash, and cleans trash cans and dumpster area.
   * Maintain food storage areas, walk-in, freezer and refrigerators in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
   * Follow safety regulations as directed.
   * Deliver food carts, trays, etc. to units as instructed.
   * Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
   
   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
   
   * Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
   * Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a very warm atmosphere.
   * Must be able to move intermittently throughout the facility.
   * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires intermittent sitting, standing, bending, pushing and lifting.
   * Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
   
   Catholic Charities has a COVID Mandated Vaccination policy for all employees, which includes an exemption process.
   
   We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
   
   * Health/Dental/Vision
   * Vacation/sick/holiday pay
   * 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
   * Tuition Reimbursement
   
   Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
   
   Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find utility porters for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your utility porter job on Zippia to find and recruit utility porter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with utility porter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new utility porter

   Once you've decided on a perfect utility porter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new utility porter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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