Houseperson- Overnight Job at Pier Sixty in New York

Job Summary: Responsible for setting up tables, chairs and linens, as well as perform other duties related to the set up and breakdown of event rooms all while maintaining Pier Sixty's high standards of quality.

Compensation: Hourly $18.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set event rooms per diagram.
• Stack and store equipment in lumber-room when not in use
• Assemble and breaking down the dance floors and maintain cleanliness.
• Place linen and skirting on all tables for functions.
• Set tables with water glasses, pads, pencils and candies for meetings unless otherwise instructed.
• Pin-spot tables.
• Refresh rooms in between functions and room turns.
• Monitor and refresh guest bathrooms during events and spot check throughout the day. Refresh paper goods in dispensers as necessary. Empty trash as needed
• Move all lumber for room turns.
• Assist captains and Banquet Service Managers during events.
• Monitor gallery and lobby for cleanliness ensuring spotless mirrors and floors. Remove boxes. Breakdown tables when there are no functions
• Vacuum ballroom daily. Perform deep cleaning as needed.
• Clean windows and ledges.
• Spot clean chairs. Perform deep cleaning as needed.
• Clean, organize and maintain storerooms.
• Spot clean acoustic walls and moveable Partitions. Perform deep cleaning as needed.
• Travel, as necessary, to different properties/venues
• Utilizing and driving golf cart or loading cart to move supplies form one pier to the other would require a valid driver license.
• Assist coworkers with completion of assignments when needed
• Perform any general cleaning tasks
• Keep work area clean and well organized
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions. Perform all reasonable requests by the management team
• Perform all reasonable requests by the management team.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Follow proper time keeping policies and procedures

Skills & Requirements
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior hospitality/events receiving experience preferred
• If Driver License acquired, must ensure safe driving and transport of supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other products and must adhere to annual driver license background checks to ensure validity for driving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to speak some of the English language in order to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have a positive attitude about service, teamwork, and motivation to go above and beyond
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Must have completed 1 dose of a single dose series or second dose of a 2-dose series and be able to present CDC Vaccination Record Card or Excelsior Pass. * Accommodations to this requirement will be granted when legally required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, abilty to load, unload, push, pull up to 80lbs
• Ability to wheel, load, unload push and pull items on a hand truck, dolly, or rack weighing up to 300lbs
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to lift, push, pull, hold and reach tools and equipment such as tables and chairs

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance and behavior when in contact with guests and team members.
• Arrive to work in a perfect uniform and excellent hygiene
• Know and follow all Pier Sixty emergency, safety and health procedures.
• Follow Policies and Procedures in training manuals and Team Member handbook,
• Follow proper time keeping policies and procedures
• Follow the sign in and out procedure for keys as necessary

Qualifications