Field Superintendent-Existing Installation

Schindler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/ Vision

Job summary

Schindler in Chicago, IL is seeking a Field Superintendent-Existing Installation to lead field technicians, coordinate service operations, and ensure safety and quality across maintenance, warranty, and repairs. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and project teams to drive customer satisfaction and profitability.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and 5+ years of technical leadership in elevator or related technical fields, with strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Equivalents in elevator or technical field experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a safe and effective team environment by leading field technicians to meet quality standards and contract requirements; coordinate routes, scheduling, parts orders and payroll accuracy while ensuring profitability.
• Partner with Area/Territory Operations Managers to implement company and industry best practices to achieve service financial and delivery metrics.
• Perform regular site inspections to deliver maintenance, warranty and repair offerings; conduct Field Safety Audits to ensure safe work practices.
• Educate technicians on processes, tools and standards through training and performance programs; manage logistics and preventive maintenance strategies; schedule quarterly customer-site visits.
• Collaborate with local sales to estimate service orders; maintain relationships with IUEC agents; work with Project Managers during contract conversions to ensure customer satisfaction and address operational challenges.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Location: Chicago, Suburban,IL,United States Job ID: 92863

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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Field Superintendent-Existing Installation

Your main responsibilities

• Operations Management - Build a safe and effective team environment by leading field technicians to ensure maintenance meets quality standards as well as contract requirements. Coordinate routes, scheduling, ordering parts and verifying payroll accuracy while assuring profitability. Partner with Area/Territory Operations Managers with implementation of company & industry best practices to achieve service financial and delivery metrics
• Quality and Safety - Perform regular site inspections to deliver exceptionalservice, maintenance, warranty and repair offerings. Conduct Field Safety Audits at required intervals to ensure technicians understand and follow safework practices
• 3. Employee development, planning & logistics - Educate technicians on processes, tools and standards through training and performance programs thereby continuously improving service delivery. Manage logistics and implement preventive maintenance strategies; schedule quarterly customersite visits.
• 4. Collaboration - Collaborate with the local sales team to estimate service orders; Maintain relationships with local IUEC business agents and communicate effectively to resolve disputes. Partner with New Installation and Modernization Project Managers during contract conversions to ensure customer satisfaction
• 5. Problem Solving - Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and customer to investigate, resolve and address any operational challenges that may arise.

What you bring

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience
• equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or other technical field
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience preferred.

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 $113,400 - $141,700

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 basesalaryand does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

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

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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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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.