How to Plan for Your Elevator Design Project

4 Elevator Design Planning Tips

When preparing to have an elevator system installed for your business or property, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out plan. A thorough plan will help ensure that you have a safe and efficient elevator system installed. In addition, a well-designed and aesthetically pleasing elevator can be highly beneficial to your business or property. Beyond increased efficiency, a good plan will also help you avoid costly changes, delays, or repairs that result from a poor design.

When Elevator Modernization is Needed

Elevator modernization is the process of updating your elevator’s components with new technology to increase its safety, improve its performance, and enhance its aesthetics. It can be challenging to know when modernization is needed for your elevator. Here are the benefits of modernization and signs that your elevator may be due for modernization.

Champion Elevator Services You Need for Your Commercial Building

Every single day, Champion Elevator strives to seek out new challenges, achieve higher standards, increase efficiency, and provide our customers with the very best elevator services possible.

No matter your industry or business goals, if you’re looking to elevate your company to new heights, you need to partner with Champion Elevator! We are an independently owned, full-service elevator company offering a range of EXCEPTIONAL elevator services to clients.

6 Ways to Know It’s Time to Call an Elevator Technician

An elevator that is not operating correctly can be both inconvenient and dangerous to passengers and operators. Knowing exactly when to call an elevator technician can be difficult, and scheduling elevator maintenance may seem perplexing at first. However, some common signs indicate when it may be time to call in a professional elevator technician.

What a Clean Elevator Will Do for Your Business

Regularly cleaning your company’s elevator may not seem like an important priority, but failing to keep your elevator clean can negatively impact your business. In addition to regular maintenance and testing for elevator efficiency and safety, cleaning your elevator is essential to its operations and to your business’s success.

Elevator Inspection: What You Need to Know

Elevators make day-to-day business more efficient. Operating an elevator at your business or facility is a great way to make your space more efficient and accessible. However, as the business or property owner, you have the legal responsibility of ensuring your elevator is well-maintained and safe to operate.

Employee Newsletter: Quarterly Update

January 1, 2021 – April 1, 2021

A Letter From Our President

Hello, fellow Champion Elevator employees. This Q1, we have enjoyed steady growth across the board. We have also maintained our high standard of work and excellent reputation. Your efforts and contributions to the company are greatly appreciated!

Unfortunately, we are also mourning the loss of one of our own, Joseph Rosa. We send our prayers and deepest condolences to his loved ones, including his wife Karina, his parents, his brothers, and the rest of his family.

If you would like to show your support by contributing a donation to the Rosa family, please visit our Gofundme fundraiser. All donations are greatly appreciated.

As we continue into Q2, I encourage each and every one of you to be vigilant about safety. This means being aware of the Safe9 safety guidelines, as well as continuing to follow all CDC protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19. Together, we will emerge from this difficult period stronger than before.

Thank you all for your continued hard work and contributions to Champion Elevator Corp.

Donald Gelestino
President

HR Department

Valerie Maestrallis, Human Resources Director

HR Department Q4 Update

NEW ISOLVED CLOUD USER INTERFACE

iSolved-Zuma Payroll — Employee Self-Service Gets a Fresh New Look!

The iSolved-Zuma Payroll new Employee Self-Service user interface (UI) has launched, featuring a more modern look and improved navigation. Now, you can quickly and easily find what you need to complete HR-related tasks and get on with your day.

LOGIN AND GET STARTED!

With this new user interface, you no longer need a separate app to access iSolved AND you can use the browser on any device—desktop, laptop, tablet and YES, YOUR MOBILE PHONE! The site will adapt to fit the device used.

What will be included in the personalized user interface?

Year-end form, available at your employees’ fingertips
Pay history to view earnings at a glance
Full paycheck details and an archive
Emergency contacts, beneficiaries, and dependents
A customized experience at every login

Q1 2021 SAFETY TRAINING MEETINGS

For All Field Employees
AM / PM Sessions
March 11, 2021

2021 HEALTH BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETINGS

For All Office Employees
ZOOM Meeting
March 25, 2021

Joseph Rosa

A limb has fallen from our family tree. We grieve the loss that has come to be. In our hearts, Joseph will always stay, loved and remembered every day. May he rest in peace.

Welcoming Aboard to our 12 New Hires in the First Quarter of 2021

Executive Management
Chief Financial Officer
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Maintenance Department
(2) Mechanics
Modernization & Construction Department
(2) Helpers
(3) Mechanics
Repair Department
(1) Helper
(1) Mechanic
Violations Department
Inspections Coordinator

As our company grows, the employees of Champion Elevator Corp. are our most important asset.

Celebrating Workplace Anniversaries, Promotions and Milestones

Recognizing 4 Years of Service
William Bush
Junior Colon
Geroge Deering
Frandy Guzman
Giuseppe Parisi
Albert Ramirez
Richard Ryder
Michael Sinisgalli

Recognizing 3 Years of Service
Jose Diaz
Carlton Mills
Justin Montezuma
Rahn Jackson

Sales Department

Joseph Corrado, Executive Vice President

Sales Team – Q1 Update

Congratulations to Collin Postol on the award of the elevator modernization project with Lendlease for the rehabilitation of Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center at the Rivington House!

45 Rivington House

Service Department

Robert Zalud, V.P. Maintenance Operations

Service Department – Q1 Update

Hello again to our fellow Champion employees. As we come to the end of our first quarter of 2021, we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on all our daily lives at work and at home. Hopefully, there is some light at the end of the tunnel with the distribution of vaccines and some herd immunity. Please continue to follow the protocols set by the CDC at work and at home to keep everyone safe.

We are also struggling with the tragic accident that has stricken one of own. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers for the wife and family of Joseph Rosa. May he Rest in Peace. This tragedy has hit us hard, and I hope everyone has taken time to grieve in their own way. It is a stark reminder of how dangerous the profession we work in can be. We ask all of you to follow the safety processes everyday so you can go home each night and enjoy being with your family.

This quarter, we have continued to add to our steady growth. We have signed over 100 new elevators under Service contracts. That is due to the good reputation we are getting from our existing customers and in the work you are doing. We also welcome Neil Myers to our Service Department; Neil is assigned to our Manhattan area.

We also recently completed our Quarterly Safety Training. This session was very well put together and it was good to see everyone in person. We urge everyone to follow the Safe9 absolute safety guidelines.

Be safe.

Repair Operations Department

Ted Mazola, Vice President Repair Operations

Repair Department – Q1 Update

The repair department started 2021 with a fresh set of goals to strive for in the new year. We had some major success so far with repair work stemming from the Icon garage portfolio brought on through the Westech acquisition. One big job was a leftover modernization project that had been stalled at a parking garage for about a year. We assigned the work to our very own Victor Figueroa, who took control of the scope of work and customer expectations to deliver a quality job. Thank you, Victor.

This past month, we were able to bring on a new team, welcoming Scott and Sean Dorsey. Scott is a long-time industry veteran and is teaching his son the elevator repair trade. They are a welcome addition to the Champion family.

We are looking forward to the start of spring and a better second quarter. As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather, please remember to be mindful of others around you while driving. There will be more people on the streets.

Stay safe and be well.

Modernization & Construction Department

Robert Masterson, President Modernization/Construction

Modernization & Construction Department – Q1 Update

The Modernization department is in full force. Our first quarter has proven to be a tough one with the continued rise in COVID-19 cases and with the two snowstorms that were dumped on New York.

Snowstorms leave large accumulations of snow and ice on roof tops. The snow creates additional obstacles and challenges. It also leaves dangerous icing conditions on pathways and staircases. Extra time is required to clear the snow and to make safe passageways to elevator machine rooms and staging areas.
The Completion of Jobs This Quarter

During the first quarter, our mod teams successfully completed and returned to service 19 elevators.

All 19 elevators passed the final acceptance test. Most of the elevators were followed up by an elevator consultant. All 21 elevators received a clean report with no punch list items.

Well done, everyone.

Working safe is the #1 priority at Champion Elevator Corp.

Every job is a QUALITY JOB!

Champions are always professional.

Testing & Violations Department

Donna Scibetta, President Testing & Violations

Testing & Violations Department – Q1 Update

I am very pleased to announce that Casey Isselin has joined the Inspection and Violations team as our new Inspections Coordinator. She will be scheduling all tests for New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester and Long Island.

Casey Iselin

As of March 1, 2021, as required by Local Law 160 of 2017, the Department will deny New Building and Alteration-CO permits in DOB NOW if $25,000 or more in covered arrears is owed to New York City with respect to the property for which the permit is being sought, or the owners of the property together owe $25,000 or more in covered arrears to the City. Please read our Service Notice.

What are Covered Arrears?

“Covered arrears” may include any of the following that are not currently in the appeals process:

Unpaid fines, civil penalties, or judgments entered by a court or OATH; and
Unpaid and past due fees or other charges assessed by DOB.

Owner’s Attestation Requirement

Owners will have to answer the following two questions in the Owner’s Attestation on Plan/Work (PW1) applications in DOB NOW: Build:

Are $25,000 or more in covered arrears, that are not currently in the appeals process, owed to the City with respect to the property for which the permit is being sought?
Do the owners of the property owe, in aggregate, $25,000 or more in covered arrears to the City?

Owners who answer ‘Yes’ to one or both of the questions will not be allowed to request a permit in DOB NOW: Build for a New Building or Alteration-CO filing unless they certify that one of the exceptions listed in Local Law 160 of 2017 applies.

For DOB NOW inquiries or support, please use the DOB NOW Help Form at www.nyc.gov/dobnowhelp.

Let’s continue this strong start to the year!

The Benefits of Elevator Security Systems

There are many benefits to installing elevator security systems. However, the benefits may not outweigh the costs for your particular needs. There are also a few different options when it comes to elevator security. Here are some tips on how to decide if installing an elevator security system is right for you!

Our Guide to How Elevators Work

You probably ride elevators close to every day without ever considering how they work to get you to your destination. However, if your building has an elevator, you need to understand the basics of how your elevator equipment operates. Having a general understanding of how elevators work can better equip you for operating and maintaining a safe and reliable elevator so that all visitors to your building can enjoy a comfortable ride.

Installing a New Elevator: How Long Will It Take?

When planning the installation of a new elevator, one of the first questions that will likely come up is “how long will it take?” Elevator installation involves many different mechanisms and several factors that determine how long the process will take.