Superintendent- Repair (Chicago)
TK Elevator Corporation — Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
What we expect
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent, Repair located in Chicago, IL.
Responsible for assisting with repair operations so that the departments function in an efficient and cost-effective anner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures that the branch’s daily repair operations run efficiently and cost effectively. Includes reviewing and performing repair survey requests, ensuring repair booked status, scheduling repairs, completing requisitions for materials, and reviewing manpower needs.
- Fosters a culture of safety. Administers company safety program and training. Includes performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
- Participates in weekly repair backlog meetings with Regional repair coordinators to update schedules and system data.
- Supervises repair mechanics and apprentices and performs job site audits. Includes direct involvement in performance management and progressive discipline.
- Uses system reports to monitor repair job status, efficiencies and completion. Reviews repair billable and non-billable reports on a weekly basis.
- Reviews TK Trip reports with mechanics and sales personnel.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area, including sales backlog, service and repair volume and market penetration.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods. Maintains a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its regional and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
- Assists accounts receivable with information regarding the collection of problem accounts.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Who we are looking for
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills; or general business knowledge normally acquired though a Bachelor’s degree; or two years experience managing on a branch departmental level; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to write reports, contract proposals and business correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers
- Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
What we offer
Salary range $80,000-$135,000. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle, fuel card, and annual incentive program.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Contact
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
Job details
| Posting date: | 2026/02/17 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | On Site |
| Job family: | Customer Services |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | US_901745_ET_TKELECP12933 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
