Schindler Elevator Corporation

Field Superintendent - Service

Schindler Elevator Corporation$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical leadership or elevator industry experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the elevator field
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage employee relations issues
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong organizational and adaptability skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee servicing and maintenance of installations to meet quality and safety standards
  • Lead a team of field technicians and manage project profitability
  • Coordinate scheduling, parts ordering, and payroll accuracy
  • Conduct regular site inspections for service quality
  • Perform Field Safety Audits to ensure compliance with safe work practices
  • Educate technicians through training programs and improved service delivery
  • Collaborate with sales and project managers for customer satisfaction

Benefits

  • Fully vested 401k match up to 7%
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans from day one
  • 3 weeks' vacation plus sick days and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of service
  • Paid parental leave for 6 weeks
  • Development opportunities for professional growth
Full Job Description
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Job ID: 89590


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Field Superintendent - Service

Your main responsibilities

As a Field Superintendent of Existing Installations (EI), you will oversee servicing, maintenance and repair of assigned units to meet customer and company standards for quality, safety and cost management. Support area objectives through effective project oversight and employee management.

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 exceptional service, maintenance, warranty and repair offerings.
• Conduct Field Safety Audits at required intervals to ensure technicians understand and follow safe work practices

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 customer site visits

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
Problem Solving
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and customer to investigate, resolve and address any operational challenges that may arise.

What you will learn
• Enhance knowledge of Schindler's products and industry standards through onboarding training focused on service and maintenance.
• Build leadership skills by fostering a collaborative team environment focused on safety, efficiency, and strong processes with regular interactions and shared problem-solving.
• Gain expertise in supervising customer accounts while navigating industry regulations
• Strengthen business acumen by mastering P&L financial management while leveraging Power BI dashboards to make informed, data-driven decisions
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of elevator/escalator systems by shadowing experienced technicians on-site

What you bring
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or related field
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations issues
• Proven leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to be on call as needed

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.


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About Schindler Elevator Corporation

Schindler Elevator Corporation is a subsidiary of the Schindler Group, a Swiss multinational company that specializes in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Schindler Elevator Corporation is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and has operations in over 100 countries. The company's products are used in a variety of settings, including commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, and residential buildings. Schindler Elevator Corporation is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of energy-efficient products and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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