Facilities & Guest Experience Manager

Paramount Events; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Daily meal provided

Free parking

Snack and beverage bar

Job summary

Paramount Group in Chicago is seeking a hands-on First Impressions & Facilities Manager to keep our headquarters clean, safe, guest-ready, and well organized. You will inspect spaces daily, manage repairs, plant care, catering organization, and coordinate outside vendors.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will lead cleaning tasks, maintain equipment, monitor inventory, and support the budget. The role requires practical problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to lift 20 lbs

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Mechanically skilled with basic repairs and building systems.
• Highly organized with logs, checklists, and schedules.
• Clear communicator able to interact with guests, vendors, and staff.
• Self-starter who manages time and priorities independently.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate maintenance tasks.
• Able to lift 20 lbs and stand/move for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Walk the building daily to ensure spaces meet standards.
• Catch imperfections and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Maintain plants, planters, and patio furniture.
• Keep walkways and outdoor areas clean and safe.
• Meet cleaning team daily and delegate tasks.
• Manage catering storerooms and inventory, coordinate reorders.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs as needed.
• Schedule inspections and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Ensure locks and security measures are in working order.
• Coordinate with management on facilities budget.
• Support warehouse on busy days with organization and packing.
• Participate in monthly inventory and special projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical skills

Highly organized

Clear communication

Self-starter

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

Paramount Group in Chicago is seeking a hands-on First Impressions & Facilities Manager to keep our headquarters clean, safe, guest-ready, and well organized. You will inspect spaces daily, manage repairs, plant care, catering organization, and coordinate outside vendors.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will lead cleaning tasks, maintain equipment, monitor inventory, and support the budget. The role requires practical problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to lift 20 lbs