OPT Service Supervisor Jobs
Service Supervisor roles involve managing frontline teams, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring service quality standards are met. For F-1 OPT students, these positions typically qualify under business operations or hospitality management fields. Your 12-month OPT window starts counting from your first day of employment, so securing authorization before you start is essential.
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INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and manage your own local service operations as our Service Supervisor for KONE Minneapolis, MN?
- In your professional experience – has implementing and monitoring safety guidelines been your top priority for you and your team?
- Do you take pride in providing learning opportunities for your team?
- Are you successful in effectively managing a schedule and your team’s overall performance?
- Are you able to collaborate with all levels of the organization to achieve business goals?
Do you have an appetite for learning and leveraging new technologies?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
As our Service Supervisor, you will successfully drive the service business operations for your territory while working in collaboration with your customer and peers. Your mission is to promote a positive culture surrounded by accomplishing safety and quality goals to achieve customer satisfaction and profitable business results.
You will bring 2+ years of relevant maintenance expertise as well as supervisory experience ideally leading a union represented workforce to our KONE family and an appetite for learning an exciting and new field. You will use the knowledge gained when obtaining your associates’ degree in a related field or additional years of experience.
ABOUT KONE
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.
- We value your authentic self.
- Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
- Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation.
- We care about the communities where we live and work.
JUST SOME OF OUR MANY BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- 401K Employer Match
- 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
- Well-being Program
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Family & Medical Leave
- Parental Leave
- Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Buy-Up Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Insurance
- KONE Credit Union
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
ANNUAL BASE PAY RANGE:
The hiring range for this role is $112,500 – $147,630. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
VARIABLE COMPENSATION
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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KONE 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Lead with your operations experience
Hiring managers for Service Supervisor roles want proof you can manage people and processes. Highlight any team lead, shift supervisor, or training experience from internships, part-time roles, or campus positions. Quantify your impact where possible.
Target employers with existing OPT experience
Companies that have hired OPT students before move faster and ask fewer questions. Look for employers with a history of LCA filings or H-1B sponsorship, as they understand the compliance requirements and are more receptive to international candidates.
Align your degree field to the role description
OPT authorization requires a direct connection between your degree and your job. Frame Service Supervisor duties around your field of study, such as operations management, hospitality, or business administration, so the employment relationship clearly satisfies DSO requirements.
Address the sponsorship question before it becomes an objection
Many employers screen out international candidates early over sponsorship concerns. Proactively state in your cover letter that you hold valid OPT work authorization and are immediately eligible to work, removing the assumption that hiring you requires a visa petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every job posting indicates whether a company accepts OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters Service Supervisor listings by sponsorship and OPT eligibility, saving you from applying to roles where authorization is already a dealbreaker before the first interview.
Service Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Supervisor role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in hospitality management, business administration, or operations management, a Service Supervisor role generally satisfies that requirement. Your DSO will confirm the connection before issuing the OPT employment authorization on your I-20. If the match is unclear, a brief written explanation from your employer describing the role's relevance to your field can help.
Can I work as a Service Supervisor on STEM OPT?
Only if your degree is from a STEM-designated field, which most hospitality and general business degrees are not. Operations research, industrial engineering, or management science degrees may qualify. If your undergraduate degree is STEM-eligible, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months, provided your employer enrolls in E-Verify and files the required training plan with your DSO.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Service Supervisor positions?
It depends on the employer. Service Supervisor roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, but some employers in hospitality or retail do not sponsor visas for supervisory roles. Your strongest position is to start on OPT, demonstrate your value in the role, and then discuss H-1B sponsorship with your employer before your OPT authorization expires.
How much time do I have to find a Service Supervisor job on OPT?
Your OPT authorization is valid for 12 months from your start date, and you have up to 90 days of authorized unemployment during that period. That means if you start your OPT period without a job, you have 90 days to secure employment before falling out of status. Apply early and track your unemployment days carefully. Migrate Mate lists OPT-eligible Service Supervisor openings to help you move quickly.
Do Service Supervisor jobs count as full-time for OPT purposes?
OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Most Service Supervisor roles are full-time, which comfortably satisfies this requirement. If you are offered a part-time supervisory role, confirm with your DSO that it still meets the minimum hours threshold and that the reduced schedule does not raise concerns about the legitimacy of the employment relationship.