Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical plan

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Field Superintendent for Existing Installations (EI). You will oversee maintenance and service of assigned units, ensure safety and quality, and support sales with service orders and scheduling.

Supervisory duties include staff selection, training, and safety for projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on union workforce management and liaison with IUEC agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of technical elevator industry experience.
• Experience in installation and service of elevators/escalators preferred.
• Supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance meets quality standards and contract requirements.
• Implement quality, reliability, and passenger safety requirements for each project.
• Support sales in estimating service orders, scheduling, and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage project audit program to assure quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop manpower selection, training and performance appraisal programs.
• Implement route management to optimize preventive maintenance and manpower.
• Foster teamwork and dedication to quality improvement.
• Evaluate and request tooling to support productivity.
• Maintain pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

SAP

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Job ID: 91697

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. He/she is also 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 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.

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.

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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.

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