Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 2

Role Overview

Sodexo is #HIRING an experienced Environmental Services - Custodial Operations Manager 2 to lead operations for our client partners at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, CT. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. Our successful candidate will walk around the entire campus, help hands on with general custodial work, and inspect work daily to meet Annual Audit expectations, have experience managing sanitation for up to 15 buildings and demonstrated history of excellent team building experience. COVID Response, KRONOS and Maximo experience are preferred. Primarily day shift with occasional swing shift responsibilities. Valid Driver's License and Clear Background required.

What You'll Do

• Hold a valid driver’s license and drive company vehicles as needed.
• Walk the campus daily to inspect custodial work and ensure compliance with Annual Audit standards.
• Assign, schedule, and inspect sanitation processes across up to 15 buildings.
• Manage custodial equipment, supplies, and floor care strategies, including operation of floor machines.
• Provide a clean and safe environment for faculty, students, and staff.
• Drive positive client and student satisfaction scores through exceptional service delivery.
• Lead and motivate a cohesive team across 1st and 2nd shifts, ensuring strong collaboration and performance.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Valid Driver’s License with a clear background check.
• Proven ability to build and lead a strong, collaborative team.
• Preferred: Experience with COVID response protocols, KRONOS, and Maximo systems.
• Ability to walk campus, lift, and actively participate in hands-on custodial activities.
• Experience managing custodial operations for multiple shifts, including 2nd shift.
• Knowledge and experience with floor care machines and sanitation standards.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years of work experience in Housekeeping, Environmental or Custodial Services