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May 04, 2025

by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business in Carmel, IN, USA

Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-site) Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 base salary + equity incentives Industry: Commercial Facilities Maintenance / Field Services About Us: We’re a small but fast-growing company that provides maintenance services to facilities in the Indianapolis area. Our work includes everything from general maintenance and repairs to more specialized services like gate and camera system installations. We're backed by national customer relationships and are laying the groundwork for a high-growth, service-focused organization. The Opportunity: We’re looking for a hands-on, personable, and highly motivated COO to help lead daily operations, build strong relationships with our field teams and customers, and scale our business. This is a rare opportunity to join a company early, help shape its future, and earn meaningful equity in the process. What You’ll Do: Lead and optimize daily field operations for our self-storage maintenance crews Manage scheduling, dispatch, customer communications, and job completion tracking Build and coach a small but growing team of technicians Be the face of the company with key customer contacts Troubleshoot issues in the field—whether it’s a stuck gate or a misfiring camera system Build scalable systems and processes to support expansion Partner with CEO on strategic planning and execution Who You Are: An approachable, hands-on leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves Excellent with people—field techs, customers, vendors—you build trust quickly Organized and operationally minded, but flexible enough to thrive in an evolving environment Familiar with or willing to learn about low-voltage systems, access controls, and security cameras Experience in field services, construction, property maintenance, or technical operations is a big plus Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in operations, ideally in a small business or startup environment Comfortable managing teams, customer relationships, and day-to-day execution Technical aptitude—especially with electrical, mechanical, or low-voltage systems Strong communication and organizational skills Growth mindset with a desire to take ownership and make an impact Compensation & Perks: $100K – $140K base salary, depending on experience Equity incentives aligned with performance and company growth Direct influence on company direction and culture
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