Field Superintendent Repair

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 113,400 - 141,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

3 weeks’ vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is looking for a Field Superintendent Repair in Seattle, responsible for leading field technicians, ensuring safety, and managing repair quality. With a base salary ranging from $113,400 to $141,700, this position offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401k match and competitive medical plans.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or significant technical experience, along with effective communication and leadership skills. Join us to enhance urban life and drive innovation within our team.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and service of elevators/escalators preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions and ensure workplace safety.
• Supervise technicians and job site activity.
• Manage training and development of field technicians.

Skills

Technical solutions

Team leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Job ID: 89098

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 everyday. 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.

Field Superintendent Repair

Your Main Responsibilities

As a Schindler Field Superintendent, the candidate’s role will include providing technical solutions, ensuring workplace safety, supervising technicians and job site activity, and supporting service, maintenance and repair sales. The Field Superintendent, Repair is responsible for the 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 Region objectives.

Additional Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Build a team environment by leading field technicians
• Manage training and development of field technicians on established processes, tools and standards
• 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.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement.
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.
• Foster excellent communication among team members while maintaining good working relationships with the local union
• Ensure that service, maintenance and repair offerings meets Company quality and safety standards, as well as all contract requirements.
• Continuously improve service delivery to ensure uniformly efficient and effective service
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance and passenger safety
• Develop a spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality among all employees
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

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.

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.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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.

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: Seattle