Conference Service Attendant - Wingspread
Racine, WI 53402
About the Job
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!
Location Description: Located along the western shores of Lake Michigan, Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center encompasses three unique buildings nestled on 36 acres of lush, natural landscape. The original iconic building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and known simply as Wingspread, is the heart of this striking complex. The property also features a modern and inviting 40-room Guest House facility and a conference facility. In all, over 15,000 square feet of meeting space certified by the International Association of Conference Centers offer inspiring views of the nature all around us. Here, guests find everything their group needs in one secluded but accessible venue. We invite you to experience a venue where every detail
• from the iconic architecture to our proprietary convening model
• comes together in an extraordinary way that lends itself to creating ideas and transforming them into solutions. When Frank Lloyd Wright walked this property decades ago, nature was his inspiration and his canvas. Just as they served as the cornerstone for creating Wingspread, Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of form and function, site, structure, timing and context drive our approach to delivering an incomparably organic and dynamic meeting environment. It’s the tranquil setting and fully-tailored experience of each individual guest. It’s The Johnson Foundation’s legacy of forwarding-thinking problem-solving. It’s all of these combined, in one special place. This is the ideal setting for successful meetings. Meetings this customized and unique require a team of the area's most talented people. A precision focus on service, attentiveness and detail are the attributes of a Wingspread team member. Our exclusive, semi-private campus is an inspirational place to work and share your talents. Visit wingspread.com to learn more about this historic and effective venue. We look forward to meeting you.
The Conference Attendant is responsible for the setup, tear down and maintenance of all conference rooms.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Starting at $13.00 plus applicable tip payout – Paid biweekly (every two weeks)
- Extensive health benefits paid time off, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts at hundreds of US and international properties.
SCHEDULE:
The hospitality industry is 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days of the year. All candidates must be available and are expected to work Texas A&M football game days, Ring Days, graduations, and other high occupancy times due to special events. We strive hard to manage and minimalize overtime, but it should and will be expected when business levels call for it.
- Part-time: 8-29 hours per week depending on level of business forecasted.
- Full-time: 30-40+ hours per week, depending on level of business forecasted.
- Days of week/weekend scheduled will vary depending on level of business forecasted.
- Shift options: Start times vary based on forecasted events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assembles and arranges conference equipment in conference rooms per client needs. Requiring lifting a variety of conference tables weighing 5-70 pounds; pulling and folding risers into place each weighing 150 pounds; lifting 25 pound 3’ x 3’ dance floor sections and bending down to construct them. Walking and pushing 300-pound large equipment carts. Walking and pushing 30-pound refresh cart to specific rooms on upper and lower floors. Also, must be able to lift and place a variety of miscellaneous conference equipment weighing 10-60 pounds such as stanchions, chairs, etc.
- Disassemble conference rooms at appropriate break down times requiring bending and lifting 5–70-pound conference and banquet tables onto 4-wheel carts, lifting banquet chairs in stacks of 10 to 6’ height. Moving 100-pound stacks of 10 chairs to storage room 200 feet to and from function room. Being able to lift tables to storage areas and placing in appropriate section. Must Be able to bend and kneel to pick up foreign objects, need to be able to walk to vacuum rooms.
- Attend to any requests by guests in conference center.
- Maintain conference equipment by checking all aspects of equipment requiring bending and kneeling to floor level to check legs on chairs, tables. Lift to secure fittings on chairs. Bending to double check clothes and other linen in conference center.
- Perform minor maintenance on conference equipment requiring good dexterity with tool and cordless equipment, being able to lift miscellaneous equipment weighing 5-70 pounds, being able to count and take inventory.
- Ensure storage areas are clean and unobtrusive requiring bending and lifting equipment to appropriate areas, straitening kneeling, and bending to store equipment on storage shelves. Must be able to bend and walk to sweep, mop, and vacuum.
- Aid in other job classifications as determined necessary by an immediate supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to read basic English for daily expectations.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. to a maximum height of 60 inches on a regular basis.
- Able to work variable hours including weekends and holidays.
- Strong attention to detail.
