Conference Setup Attendant - Full-time

Texas A&M Hotel And Conference Center

Embark on a fulfilling career at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, proudly managed by Pyramid Global, where the spirit of Aggieland meets unparalleled hospitality. With 250 well-appointed guest rooms, 23 flexible meeting rooms, and an expansive 35,000 sq ft of meeting space, our hotel provides a unique workplace immersed in the culture of Texas A&M. Join our team and become part of an environment where you can contribute to exceptional guest experiences while embracing the dynamic energy of Texas A&M. As a member of the Pyramid Global family, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a 401k with a company match, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your dedication. If you're seeking a career that seamlessly blends hospitality with the pride and tradition of Texas A&M, consider joining us at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. Your journey towards a fulfilling career in this vibrant and esteemed setting starts here. Gig 'em!

Culture And Character

All team members of the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, a Pyramid Global Hospitality property, have the same fundamental responsibility: to take great pride in providing Howdy Hospitality to all guests while walking the Aggie Path of P.R.I.D.E. daily. Our jobs are not just to make a difference but to "Be the Difference" in the guest and fellow team member experience. All applicants should be of the highest character and hold themselves to the following Aggie Path of P.R.I.D.E. expectations:

• Positivity - We wake up daily and choose to bring a positive perspective, find the good in all things, and create an environment others want to be part of. Each team member is hired to project genuine and sincere positivity daily.
• Respect - We embrace and appreciate others and show consideration for their desires, interests, privacy, physical space, belongings, different viewpoints, philosophies, physical abilities, beliefs, and personalities. We choose to show respect, even when it is not given, not only to our guests but, more importantly, to each other.
• Integrity - We consistently demonstrate and live by sound moral and ethical principles. We choose to do this not because someone is watching, but because it is the right thing to do.
• Dedication - We are unyielding in our commitment to walking our path and dedication to Being the Difference in everything we do. We flex our proactive muscles in being more positive, respecting, and holding ourselves to an even higher commitment to integrity.
• Excellence - We always strive to make today a little better than yesterday.

Job Description

The Conference Attendant will be responsible for event setups, teardowns, maintaining event rooms and/or space, and conference services equipment in excellent conditioned according to the hotel property standards.

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.

• Full-time: 30+ 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.
• Setting up and rearranging conference equipment and/or refreshing an event space/room indicated on the Banquet Event Order (BEO), clients request and diagrams outlined by the planners
• Basic IT knowledge on how to setup (but not limited to): wired/wireless microphones, troubleshooting audio and visuals and conference camera
• Manual labor and heavy lifting but not limited to moving table carts that can weigh up to 300lbs, pushing 72in. round tables to event spaces and rooms, pushing a cart with event room refresh equipment up to 50lbs, lifting, constructing and moving stages around the event space that can weigh up to 300lbs
• Able to move chairs, stanchion signs and ropes to different event spaces as needed
• Must be able to teardown event spaces and put equipment back in their respective storage spaces; but not limited to: vacuuming, wiping down tables, discarding trash from events
• Maintaining conference services equipment, reporting any damaged and/or wear and tear to managers and submit work orders as needed
• Basic knowledge on how to put together and/or fix equipment such as (but not limited to): use of screwdrivers, patchwork, and hammers
• Must be able to maintain and clean and organized conference services storage space; ensuring emergency exits are not blocked
• Understanding how to read task sheets and follow assigned tasks
• Maintaining clean linens and conference services table cloths; sending dirty linens to be washed in a timely manner
• Performing other duties as assigned by a manager

Qualifications

• 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 prioritize tasks based on urgency
• Able to work variable hours including weekends and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail.

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is $13.00/Hr. - $17.00/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.