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Date Posted:
2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- 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
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- 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-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
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.
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 careers@otis.com.
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Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your operations management degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. PERM filings for EB-2 require proof your foreign degree meets U.S. advanced-degree standards, and delays here stall the entire petition.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed PERM cases for Business Operations Leader or similar management roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and rarely need internal legal sign-off to start sponsorship conversations.
Verify the SOC code before your employer files
Business operations roles are commonly classified under multiple SOC codes, each carrying different DOL prevailing wage levels. Ask your employer's attorney to confirm the correct code via O*NET before the PERM application is submitted, since misclassification triggers audits.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 based on your credentials
EB-2 requires a master's degree or its equivalent in relevant experience; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. For most countries outside India and China, both categories have current priority dates, so your degree level determines which path your employer pursues, not wait time.
Request sponsorship after demonstrating operational impact
Employers rarely open PERM sponsorship conversations during interviews for operations leadership roles. Build your case after proving measurable impact, such as process improvements or cost reductions, which directly supports the employer's business necessity argument in the PERM recruitment phase.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before negotiating timelines
DOL requires employers to conduct a specific recruitment process before filing PERM, typically spanning 30 to 180 days. Knowing this timeline prevents you from expecting green card filing to start immediately after an offer and helps you negotiate your start date and any bridge visa realistically.
Green Card Business Operations Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Operations Leader roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on how the employer defines the role. Positions requiring a master's degree or specialized advanced credentials qualify for EB-2. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field fall under EB-3. Employers work with immigration counsel to classify the position correctly before filing PERM with DOL.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa, capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, plus additional time for I-140 and adjustment of status. For most nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning no additional backlog wait.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an operations leadership position?
The employer must demonstrate to DOL that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This involves placing specific job advertisements, documenting recruitment results, and filing Form 9089 with DOL. The prevailing wage for your role and location is determined using the OFLC Wage Search before the process begins. Audit rates for management roles can be higher, so precise documentation matters.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Business Operations Leader roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have filed PERM cases for operations and management roles rather than guessing from job descriptions. Targeting employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly reduces the time spent on applications where sponsorship was never a realistic option.
Can I switch employers while my green card is being processed for this role?
Yes, under AC21 portability, you can change employers if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Business operations management roles often satisfy this requirement when moving between comparable leadership positions. Confirm the SOC code alignment with your immigration attorney before making the switch.