Facilities Supervisor: Hands-On Ops for a Guest-Ready HQ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Daily meal provided

Free parking

Snack and beverage bar

Job summary

The Paramount Group in Chicago is seeking a full-time Facilities Supervisor to keep our headquarters clean, safe, and guest-ready. You will oversee basic repairs, painting, plant care, cleaning, event catering coordination, and vendor liaison to maintain an exceptional space.

This role is hands-on, requires organizational skills, lifting up to 50 lbs, and leadership ability to guide a small team. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, daily meals, parking, and snacks.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and able to notice and correct problems others overlook.
• Mechanical skills with knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and basic repairs.
• Highly organized with logs, checklists, and maintenance schedules.
• Clear, friendly communicator able to interact with guests, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Self-starter who manages time well and solves problems independently.
• Comfortable leading a small team and taking ownership of facilities.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand/move for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Walk the building daily to ensure standards are met and previous work is up to par.
• Identify and address imperfections such as paint touch-ups, loose fixtures, bulbs, and lighting settings.
• Maintain plants and outdoor spaces, assist with greenhouse projects.
• Keep all walkways and outdoor spaces clean and safe; prepare for weather changes.
• Meet with cleaning team daily at 5pm and delegate tasks; manage maintenance orders.
• Keep catering storerooms organized and manage inventory; reorder items as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs (drywall, hardware, bulbs, filters).
• Schedule inspections and arrange emergency repairs with external vendors.
• Verify locks and workplace security; check fire extinguisher dates and arrange service.
• Coordinate with pest control and report to leadership; maintain logs and schedules.
• Collaborate on facilities budget and support warehouse operations on busy days.
• Participate in monthly inventory and special projects for leadership.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical skills

Organization

Communication

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Problem solving

Job description

The Paramount Group in Chicago is seeking a full-time Facilities Supervisor to keep our headquarters clean, safe, and guest-ready. You will oversee basic repairs, painting, plant care, cleaning, event catering coordination, and vendor liaison to maintain an exceptional space.

This role is hands-on, requires organizational skills, lifting up to 50 lbs, and leadership ability to guide a small team. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, daily meals, parking, and snacks.