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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!