Facilities & Guest Experience Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) after 1 year of employment

Paid time off and sick leave

Daily meal provided

Free parking

Snack and beverage bar

Job summary

Paramount Group in Chicago seeks a full-time First Impressions & Facilities Manager to keep our headquarters clean, safe, and guest-ready. You will handle repairs, painting, plant care, cleaning, catering coordination, and vendor management.

Reporting to our VP of Operations, this hands-on role requires practical problem-solving, strong organization, and the ability to supervise a cleaning team and support our events. Hours Tue–Sat 8:00am–5:30pm; salary $60,000–$65,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented with the ability to notice and correct problems others overlook.
• Mechanically skilled with working knowledge of building systems and repair tools.
• Highly organized with logs, checklists, and schedules.
• Clear, friendly communicator able to interact with guests, vendors and staff.
• Self‑starter who manages time well and solves problems efficiently.
• Comfortable leading a team and ensuring smooth facility operations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs and stand/move for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Walk the building daily to ensure standards and prior work are up to par.
• Identify and fix imperfections, touch‑ups, and lighting issues before guests arrive.
• Maintain plants, planters, and patio furniture; assist on‑site greenhouse projects.
• Keep walkways and outdoor spaces clean and safe; prepare for weather changes.
• Meet with cleaning team daily at 5pm and delegate tasks.
• Maintain catering storerooms and coordinate inventory and reorders.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs; patching, tightening, bulb changes.
• Schedule inspections and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Ensure locks and security measures are functional; check fire extinguisher dates.
• Collaborate on facilities budget and assist with event pack‑outs.
• Support warehouse on busy days and participate in monthly inventory.
• Tackle special projects for company leadership as assigned.

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Mechanical skills

Highly organized

Clear communicator

Self-starter

Team leadership

Physical ability

Valid driver's license

Job description

Paramount Group in Chicago seeks a full-time First Impressions & Facilities Manager to keep our headquarters clean, safe, and guest-ready. You will handle repairs, painting, plant care, cleaning, catering coordination, and vendor management.

Reporting to our VP of Operations, this hands-on role requires practical problem-solving, strong organization, and the ability to supervise a cleaning team and support our events. Hours Tue–Sat 8:00am–5:30pm; salary $60,000–$65,000 per year plus benefits.