Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

Location: NYC Downtown EI, NY, United States

Job ID: 85469

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.

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Field Superintendent - Existing Installation

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
• Responsible for coordinating 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 a three-day live 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

What you bring

• 5 years of service/maintenance management or elevator technician experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• BS/AS in Business/Project management or Journeyman Technician, or a similar background
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage sensitive employee relations with proven leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing tradespeople
• Flexibility to be on-call as needed
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of elevators/escalators
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Project Management skills
• HVAC, building automation, facilities maintenance, electrical or plumbing experience
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

We Elevate… Your Career

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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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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