Elevator Field Superintendent: Lead Techs & Safety

Schindler; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking a highly motivated Field Superintendent to lead field technicians, ensure safety compliance, and support service, maintenance and repair sales. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, profitability, and adherence to quality standards across job sites.

The candidate should have a BS/AS in Engineering or Business or be a Journeyman Technician with 5 years of field experience, plus strong communication and PC skills. Base salary ranges are provided below.

Qualifications

• BS/AS in Engineering or Business or Journeyman Technician with 5 years field experience.
• 3+ years in elevator or related building systems industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field technicians and manage training on processes and standards.
• Support service, maintenance and repair sales; maximize profitability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance on sites.
• Estimate service orders, schedule work, and resolve customer issues.
• Foster teamwork and promote quality among staff.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

PC skills

Education

BS/AS in Engineering or Business

Journeyman Technician with 5 years field experience

Job description

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Location: Chicago Downtown,IL,United States
Job ID:90809

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Your main responsibilities

The qualified candidate must be a high-energy self-starter with a strong work ethic. This individual will need to be motivated by a competitive industry and be results, detail and team-oriented. As a Schindler Associate Field Superintendent, the candidate’s role will include providing technical solutions, ensuring workplace safety, supervising technicians and job site activity, and supporting service, maintenance and repair sales. The selected candidate must be an expert at fulfilling customer requirements and maximizing profitability; excellent communication, financial acumen, business development, and management skills will all be critical to success in this role. The Field Superintendent must also have the necessary skills and experience to handle customer concerns, adjust manpower levels according to business needs, and to teach employees the Company’s quality, productivity and safety methodology.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Build a team environment by leading field technicians
• Manage training and development of field technicians on established processes, tools and standards
• Foster excellent communication among team members while maintaining good working relationships with the local union
• Assure that service, maintenance and repair offerings meets Company quality and safety standards, as well as all contract requirements.
• Continuously improve service delivery to ensure uniformly efficient and effective service
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance and passenger safety
• Support the local sales team in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints
• Develop a spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality among all employees
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

What you bring

BS/AS degree in Engineering or Business with prior technical sales experience preferred; or, Journeyman Technician experience with minimum 5 years in field
• Minimum 3 years experience in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry
• Ability to effectively manage and resolve sensitive employee relations issues
• Solid problem solving and proven negotiating skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent PC skills

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $90,300 - $112,900

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salaryrange may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

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For Questions, please contactPooja Gupta at [e-mail].

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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