Field Superintendent- Repair
Description
Location: Chicago, Suburban, IL, United States
Job ID: 92362
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 Superintendent- Repair
Your main responsibilities
The Field Superintendent of Repair oversees the repair of assigned units in accordance with customer and company standards for quality, safety, and cost management. Supports area objectives through effective project oversight and employee management.
Essential Function
• Develop and implement program of manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement objectives. Develop a spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality among all employees. Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.
• Manage the scheduling of and parts ordering for timely repair jobs. Ensure that material and labor costs align with monthly targets. Track safety protocols including training and annual testing requirements. Manage customer billing and coordination with billing department. Enter and open purchase orders, track error status and accrual clean up, and resolve vendor issues.
• Support the local sales team in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety. Develop expertise in company systems and reporting analytics to effectively manage business.
What you bring
Education
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
• Equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or other technical field
• 5+years of technical leadership experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 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.
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.
Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.
We Elevate… Your Career
For Questions, please contact Pooja Gupta at pooja.gupta1@schindler.com.
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.