Field Superintendent: Elevator Installations & Service

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days

Sick leave

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Seattle, WA is seeking a Field Superintendent for Existing Installations (EI) to oversee servicing, repair, safety and quality across assigned units. You will lead project teams, ensure contract compliance, and support sales with estimating and scheduling.

The role emphasizes leadership in a union environment, strong communication, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of technical experience in elevator industry or related field.
• Experience in installation and service of elevators/escalators preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Computer proficiency required. Experience in Microsoft Office suite software, Lotus Notes and SAP is preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance meets Area and Company quality standards and meets all contract requirements.
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance reliability and passenger safety for each project under his/her supervision.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage ongoing program of project audit so as to assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop and implement program of manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement objectives.
• Implement route management strategy in support of ensuring uniform application of preventive maintenance procedures while controlling manpower to minimum level.
• Develop spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality improvement among all employees.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement.
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Computer proficiency

Elevator installation/service

Union workforce experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3+ years technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

SAP

Job description

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Seattle, WA is seeking a Field Superintendent for Existing Installations (EI) to oversee servicing, repair, safety and quality across assigned units. You will lead project teams, ensure contract compliance, and support sales with estimating and scheduling.

The role emphasizes leadership in a union environment, strong communication, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.