Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical plan

Vacation + sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Field Superintendent for Existing Installations. You will oversee servicing and repair of units, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while guiding staff on multiple projects.

The role requires 5+ years in technical leadership or elevator industry, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership or elevator industry experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptive in a fast-paced environment; on-call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance meets quality standards and contract requirements.
• Implement quality, safety, and passenger safety requirements for each project.
• Support sales in estimating service orders, scheduling, and execution.
• Manage project audits for quality, safety and completeness.
• Develop manpower selection, training and performance programs.
• Implement route management to optimize preventive maintenance.
• Foster teamwork and dedication to quality across staff.
• Evaluate tooling needs to boost productivity.
• Maintain proactive relationships with local IUEC business agent.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

On-call

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Job ID: 91970

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

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

Join us as a Field Supt EI

Your Main Responsibilities

Field Superintendent – Existing Installation

The Field Superintendent, Existing Installations (EI) is responsible for the servicing and repair of all assigned units so as to conform to customer and Company requirements as related to quality improvement, safety, cost improvement and customer satisfaction in support of Area objectives. Responsible for employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• 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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry, construction industry or related field
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage sensitive employee relations with proven leadership skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to be on call

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 and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’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 base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

We Elevate… Your Career

For Questions, please contact Sarah Demetria Ward 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.

Discover more on our career website.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles