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A Maintenance Superintendent oversees maintenance of a residential or commercial building, manages maintenance staff and directs maintenance tasks.
$85,656 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Field Superintendent
- Service Schindler Elevator Corporation parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Richmond 8801 Park Central Dr Ste 100 (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
Location:
Richmond,VA,United States
Job ID:
91164 We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874. Join us as a Field Superintendent
- Service Your main responsibilities As a Field Superintendent of Existing Installations (EI), you will oversee servicing, maintenance andrepair of assigned units to meet customer and company standards for quality, safety and costmanagement. Support area objectives through effective project oversight and employee management. Essential Function
1. Operations Management - Build a safe and effective team environment byleading field technicians to ensure maintenance meets quality standards aswell as contract requirements.
Coordinate routes, scheduling, ordering partsand verifying payroll accuracy while assuring profitability. Partner withArea/Territory Operations Managers with implementation of company ∈dustry best practices to achieve service financial and delivery metrics 2. Quality and Safety
- Perform regular site inspections to deliver exceptionalservice, maintenance, warranty and repair offerings. Conduct Field SafetyAudits at required intervals to ensure technicians understand and follow safe 3. Employee development, planning & logistics
- Educate technicians onprocesses, tools and standards through training and performance programsthereby continuously improving service delivery. Manage logistics andimplement preventive maintenance strategies; schedule quarterly customersite visits 4. Collaboration
- Collaborate with the local sales team to estimate serviceorders; Maintain relationships with local IUEC business agents andcommunicate effectively to resolve disputes. Partner with Installationand Modernization Project Managers during contract conversions to ensurecustomer satisfaction 5. Problem Solving
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders andcustomer to investigate, resolve and address any operational challenges
that may arise. What you bring Education - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry,construction industry or related field
Experience - 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred 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 and8 Company Observed Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild'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 innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives 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. Discover more on our career website. 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.