Hostel Porter at Fort Knox Outsourcing in Lagos

Job Description

Role Overview
Fort Knox Outsourcing is hiring a Hostel Porter to support daily hostel operations, guest/trainee experience, facility readiness, and basic technical support. The role involves front desk duties, monitoring hostel activities, assisting with logistics, and ensuring a safe and organized environment for all occupants.

Role – Hostel Porter
Company – Fort Knox Outsourcing
Location – Lagos
Job Type – Full-Time
Salary – ₦184,000 per month
Application Email – recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com

Key Responsibilities of the Hostel Porter at Fort Knox Outsourcing
Front Desk & Guest Support
• Attend to guests/trainees during check-in and check-out.
• Provide directions and general information about hostel and training facilities.
• Assist trainees with luggage and room orientation.
Room Readiness & Facility Support
• Ensure rooms are clean, organized, and ready for occupancy.
• Conduct daily inspections and report faults (lights, sockets, AC, locks, plumbing, etc.).
• Support cleaners in keeping hallways, hostels, and common areas tidy.
Library Support Duties
• Organize books, materials, and workstations in the library.
• Maintain order and ensure users comply with library rules.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and proper system shutdowns.
• Escalate faults related to projectors, computers, and printers.
Technical/Electrical Assistance
• Perform minor fixes (bulb replacement, basic electrical troubleshooting).
• Identify and report electrical issues or hazards.
• Support technical setup for training sessions (chairs, power sources, extension boxes, projectors).
DSTV / TV Support
• Provide basic troubleshooting (cable checks, decoder resets, alignment support).
• Escalate major DSTV/TV issues to IT or facility vendors.
• Monitor and report faulty TVs in hostels and labs.
Hostel Environment Monitoring
• Patrol corridors to ensure order and safety.
• Enforce hostel rules and regulations.
• Monitor and record movement of visitors in and out of the hostel.
Night Duty & Emergency Response
• Monitor noise, movement, and safety during night hours.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate as required.
• Maintain accurate entries in the night-duty logbook.
Logistics & Movement Support
• Assist with arranging hostel furniture (beds, lockers, mattresses).
• Support room reallocations and large group check-ins.
• Help with classroom and lab setup for training activities.
Record Keeping
• Maintain logs of visitor movements, faults, room occupancy, and incidents.
• Prepare daily handover notes for the next shift.

Minimum Requirements
• Qualification: OND or NCE (no graduates required for this role).
• Experience: Experience in school hostel management is an added advantage.
• Availability: Ability to work night shifts when required.
• Skills:
o Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to:
recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com
using position and location as the subject of the email.