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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 operational scope precisely
PERM requires your employer to define your role as a specialty requiring specific education and skills. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project records that show your cross-functional coordination duties, not just administrative tasks.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously certified Operations Support Specialist or similar operations roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before move faster and make fewer errors during the labor certification stage.
Clarify SOC code before your offer letter
Operations Support Specialist roles can be classified under different Standard Occupational Classification codes, which affects the prevailing wage DOL assigns. Ask your recruiter which SOC code the employer plans to use before signing anything.
Verify prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your own check with OFLC Wage Search so you know what wage level to expect in the job offer and can flag mismatches early.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Support Specialist openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but the employer has never actually filed.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
If your country of birth and EB-3 priority date allow it, your employer can file the I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, which shortens the overall green card timeline significantly.
Green Card Operations Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Support Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Operations Support Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of training or experience and a bachelor's degree. If your specific position requires an advanced degree and your employer can document that, EB-2 may apply. The classification depends on the job duties and the employer's internal requirements, not just the job title.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year base limit, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to run a supervised recruitment test through DOL before filing, which adds time upfront but results in a permanent green card rather than a renewable temporary status. Most Operations Support Specialist candidates from countries outside China and India face no significant backlog at the EB-3 level.
How long does the full green card process take for an Operations Support Specialist?
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months with DOL, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 petition, which can run three to six months under standard processing. If your priority date is current, you can then file I-485 for adjustment of status. For applicants from most countries, the entire process from PERM filing to green card approval commonly falls in the two to four year range, though country of birth and employer-specific delays affect the timeline.
What credentials should I have ready before pursuing green card sponsorship in this role?
Compile your degree transcripts, any credential evaluations showing U.S. equivalency, and documentation of your years of relevant experience in operations or support functions. PERM requires your employer to define minimum requirements for the role, and your qualifications must meet but not exceed those requirements at the time you were hired. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service strengthens your case during the I-140 stage.
How do I find Operations Support Specialist jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
The most reliable approach is to search employers with a documented PERM filing history for this role or closely related operations titles. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers who have filed for green card sponsorship, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to the PERM process rather than those who may be open to it in theory. Confirming sponsorship intent before the final interview stage saves significant time.