Executive Director Custodial Operations

Sodexo is #NowHiring our Executive Director Custodial Operations for a potential sale for a K-12 school system account on the western coast of southern Florida. Our successful candidate have K-12 experience, and will lead with professional polish to communicate with our C-Suite level clients, mentor and develop our large frontline hourly team and manage Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement This role will be responsible for evaluating custodial operations for efficiency and effectiveness and implementing new technologies, assure teams are managing cleaning methods, and sustainability practices according to Sodexo standards. Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Eligible.

What You'll Do *
Manage District‑Wide Leadership of Custodial Services
Evaluate custodial operations for efficiency and effectiveness
Coordinate custodial support for events, emergencies, and special projects
Implement new technologies, cleaning methods, and sustainability practices
Adjusts staffing and workflows based on school size, complexity, and usage patterns
Establish custodial standards and ensure consistent implementation across all campuses
Work closely with facilities operations, maintenance, and school administrators to support building needs
Direct and manage all custodial operations across the district to ensure schools are clean, safe, and functional for students and staff
Develop and implement cleaning schedules, inspection programs, and performance metrics based on Sodexo Standards
This is a potential sale, and contingent offers will be made.

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 *
Strong financial acumen with 7 years of experience managing a large K12 budget
Experience directing other leaders in a high-volume sanitation, and COVID Response
Experience collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow the business 
Play a key role and enthusiastically support the succession planning and development of key personnel 
Expertise to build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients
Demonstrated history of developing exceptional client relations to ensure that our solutions align with client needs and optimize the productivity throughout the portfolio 
Lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction, secure and deploy resources, cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments, sustain client satisfaction and retention and maintain strong employee relations

Position Summary
The Executive Director of Facilities Operations leads or directs facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single mega-site or multi-site unit. This position may function as head of a small mega-site unit with three levels of management reporting up to this position; or may assist in the leadership of a large mega or multi-site unit reporting up to a VP, Facilities Operations. The Executive Director of Facilities Operations leads or assists in the integration of processes within the client organization to maintain and develop agreed services which support and improve the effectiveness of its primary activities. At the organizational level, the Executive Director of Facilities Operations may contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational objectives by reducing facility costs, and improving the productivity, revenue generating capacity and image of the entire organization. This position ensures a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The Executive Director of Facilities Operations often manages construction work and may coordinate and/or oversee contracted services for major construction. The position often manages other core Sodexo services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience- 7 years in facilities management, engineering, management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services