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About the Role

The Elevator Service Manager leads and oversees elevator service operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of maintenance and repair activities. This role drives team performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results in accordance with New York and New Jersey state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of elevator service technicians.
• Assign work, optimize routes, and ensure timely completion of maintenance, service, and repair calls.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex service issues.
• Conduct field ride-alongs, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching for technicians.
• Ensure adherence to union agreements and labor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with New York State, NYC DOB, New Jersey Elevator Safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture, conduct audits, and enforce safety procedures.
• Oversee annual testing, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key service customers.
• Build strong relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Address escalations, resolve service issues, and communicate repair recommendations.
• Partner with sales teams to identify repair and modernization opportunities.
• Manage service portfolio performance, including revenue, margins, and cost control.
• Oversee billing accuracy, service contract execution, and work order completion.
• Forecast manpower needs and support hiring and workforce planning.
• Monitor KPIs (service response time, callbacks, contract retention, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records, service reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, sales, modernization, and leadership teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Elevator Mechanic License strongly preferred or required (New York and New Jersey).
• 10+ years of elevator industry experience (service, repair, or modernization).
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred (Foreman, Adjuster, Supervisor, or Manager).
• Strong knowledge of elevator systems (traction, hydraulic, controls).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer management skills.
• Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control).
• Ability to work in field environments including mechanical rooms, shafts, and job sites as needed.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, and site inspections required.
• Exposure to industrial environments, including dust, heat, and confined spaces.
• Availability for after-hours escalations or emergency support.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Customer Management
• Financial Acumen
• Technical Guidance
• Troubleshooting
• Safety Management
• Record Keeping

Location

• New York
• New Jersey

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 10+ years of elevator industry experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Elevator Mechanic License
• CET certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

• Top Pay in the industry

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance for single coverage
• 401(k) match
• Advancement Opportunities through our CET training program

About the Company

• Elevated is the fastest growing independent elevator services provider in the nation.
• We bring together the industry’s finest technicians to serve our customers in 58 markets across 22 states.
• Each office within Elevated has local operations and staff dedicated to providing a superior standard of service.
• Benefits also include a world-class corporate infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities, and superior training and support for our workforce.