Elevator Field Superintendent: Lead Projects & Safety

Schindler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler in Chicago seeks a Field Superintendent-Existing Installation to oversee installation and service of elevators and escalators. You will ensure quality standards, safety and adherence to contract requirements while supporting sales and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, team coordination, and the ability to mobilize internal resources to meet project goals, with a focus on quality improvements and preventive maintenance execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education and 3–5 years’ experience in installation and service of elevators/escalators.
• Minimum of 1 year as lead mechanic to demonstrate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance meets Area and Company quality standards and contract requirements.
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance reliability and passenger safety for each project under supervision.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage ongoing project audits to assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop and implement manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement.
• Implement route management to ensure uniform application of preventive maintenance procedures and control manpower.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Schindler in Chicago seeks a Field Superintendent-Existing Installation to oversee installation and service of elevators and escalators. You will ensure quality standards, safety and adherence to contract requirements while supporting sales and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, team coordination, and the ability to mobilize internal resources to meet project goals, with a focus on quality improvements and preventive maintenance execution.