Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 1

About the role

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee frontline teams to deliver exceptional environmental services that prioritize safety, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll manage daily operations, guide team development, and help maintain high standards that create clean, healthy, and welcoming environments. Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement of Sodexo employees through effective technical and managerial orientation and training.
• Oversee frontline teams to deliver exceptional environmental services that prioritize safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage daily operations and guide team development.
• Help maintain high standards that create clean, healthy, and welcoming environments.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery and operational success.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 0–3 years
• Related Experience: 0–3 years

Skills

• Proven experience leading or supervising environmental services or custodial teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance within facilities operations.
• Excellent multitasking skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving operational goals.
• Clear, confident communication skills paired with strong attention to detail.
• Technical proficiency with custodial tools, processes, and operational systems to support team effectiveness.
• Must pass a driver’s license verification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$67,405 per year – $87,230 per year