Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

Schindler Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,400 - 141,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

3 weeks vacation, 7 sick days, and floating holidays

Job summary

Schindler Group in Los Angeles seeks a Field Superintendent for Existing Installations responsible for servicing and repairing units according to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or related technical experience and prior supervisory experience in the elevator industry.

Key responsibilities include ensuring maintenance quality, supporting sales, and managing employee training. A competitive salary range between $113,400 and $141,700 is offered, alongside generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of technical experience in the elevator industry or related field.
• Experience in installation and service of elevators/escalators preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance meets Area and Company quality standards.
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality and safety.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders and scheduling.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Technical experience in elevator industry

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people 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 contributes to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

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. He or she is also responsible for employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects.

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 or her supervision.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage an ongoing program of project audit to assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop and implement a program of manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement objectives.
• Implement route management strategy to ensure uniform application of preventive maintenance procedures while controlling manpower to the minimum level.
• Develop a 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of technical experience in the 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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, health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.