Manager, Service Operations

Otis Elevator Co.•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

Urban Elevator Services (UES) California is searching for a highly motivated Manager, Service Operations to drive productivity and the performance of modernization projects for the branch and customers. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day management of field staff, employee selection, field training and safety. This individual will also lead operations efforts and priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction. On a typical day you will: Lead the performance of field operations for all service/maintenance projects Maintain project schedules and ensure deadlines are met Develop action plans to address deficiencies regarding safety, callback rates, and technical support Generate field leads and assist service sales representatives in selling upgrades and repairs Recommend and detail changes in maintenance service documentation, methods, process, design, and delivery Set budgets for material and labor within Otis guidelines and complete the required maintenance and repair within those budgets Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders Forecast and schedule labor resources, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, and others in contact with the job What you will need to be successful Elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software Strong leadership skills and goal-orientated with strong time management and organizational skills High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred Urban Elevator Services California is an independent elevator company acquired by Otis Elevator Company in 2025. Our business objective is to be recognized as the premier regional, and more specifically, local elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization company. We offer quality maintenance, repair and modernization services for all types of vertical transportation systems regardless of the original manufacturer. Urban maintains the same core values of people, safety, quality, and integrity. So just imagine where we can take you! If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here. Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

Requirements

Elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred
Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
Strong leadership skills and goal-orientated with strong time management and organizational skills
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the performance of field operations for all service/maintenance projects
Maintain project schedules and ensure deadlines are met
Develop action plans to address deficiencies regarding safety, callback rates, and technical support
Generate field leads and assist service sales representatives in selling upgrades and repairs
Recommend and detail changes in maintenance service documentation, methods, process, design, and delivery
Set budgets for material and labor within Otis guidelines and complete the required maintenance and repair within those budgets
Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
Forecast and schedule labor resources, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, and others in contact with the job