Facilities Supervisor

The Paramount Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramount Group is hiring a full-time Facilities Supervisor to keep its headquarters clean, safe, and guest-ready. Reporting to the VP of Operations or Senior Operations Manager, this hands-on role inspects and maintains spaces, completes routine repairs, leads the daily cleaning team, and manages outside vendors. The role ensures that all areas meet company standards for team members and guests. The Facilities Supervisor walks the building and grounds, identifies and addresses maintenance and presentation issues, cares for plants and outdoor spaces, supports the on-site greenhouse, and helps prepare the building for changing weather. The role also maintains catering storerooms, schedules vendor inspections and repairs, monitors workplace security and fire extinguishers, and keeps maintenance documentation and leadership informed. Additional duties include supporting warehouse operations and event pack-outs, participating in inventory, collaborating on the facilities budget, and completing special projects as assigned. Hours are approximately Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Sundays and Mondays as needed. Compensation is either hourly nonexempt at $25–$28 per hour for 40 hours per week or salary exempt at $60,000–$65,000 per year for 45–50 hours per week, depending on experience.

Requirements

Detail-oriented, with the ability to notice and correct problems others overlook.
Mechanically skilled, with working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems and proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
Highly organized, with an effective system for logs, checklists, and maintenance schedules.
Clear, friendly communication skills with guests, vendors, and team members at all levels.
Self-starter who manages time well, prioritizes calmly, and solves problems efficiently without close supervision.
Comfortable leading a team and committed to keeping the facility working well.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand and move for extended periods while working on projects.
Ability to drive and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Walk the building and grounds daily, including offices, private dining rooms, event spaces, patios, and grounds, to assess cleanliness and readiness.
Identify and correct presentation and maintenance issues such as scuffs, paint needs, loose fixtures, burned-out bulbs, lighting settings, and candles in private rooms.
Care for plants, planters, and patio furniture, and assist with projects in the on-site greenhouse.
Keep walkways, curbs, and outdoor areas clean and safe; place anti-slip mats and prepare the building for changing weather.
Meet daily with the cleaning team at 5 p.m., delegate cleaning and maintenance tasks, and assign or complete maintenance orders.
Keep catering storerooms clean, organized, and securely locked; touch up inventory, flag repairs, and communicate reorder needs.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs, including patching drywall, tightening hardware, swapping filters, and changing bulbs.
Schedule routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors.
Verify that locks and workplace security measures are working properly.
Check fire extinguisher dates and arrange service before expiration.
Meet with the pest control representative and share operational feedback with department heads.
Maintain logs, checklists, and maintenance schedules, and report maintenance, repairs, safety issues, and other occurrences to leadership and relevant team members.
Collaborate with upper management on the facilities budget.
Support the warehouse team on busy days with organization, inventory, and full-service event pack-outs.
Participate in monthly inventory as assigned.
Complete special projects for company leadership as assigned.