General Manager EVS and Maintenance

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic General Manager of Environmental Services and Maintenance to support a potential sale in the Greater Indianapolis area. This leader will bring proven campus experience across custodial operations and facilities maintenance—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing—to take full ownership and build a comprehensive maintenance program. Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, the ability to build and execute a robust preventative maintenance strategy, and exceptional communication and professional presentation skills. Our General Manager will cultivate a strong client partnership while guiding both the EVS and skilled trades to deliver operational excellence. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus, reflecting the impact and leadership expected in this role. Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Eligible, Relocation Assistance is available.

What You'll Do *
Oversee custodial services and facilities maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, while driving a comprehensive and efficient maintenance program.
Build, implement, and manage a strong preventative maintenance strategy to protect assets and support long‑term operational reliability.
Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with the client, ensuring clear communication, professional engagement, and consistent service excellence.
Lead, mentor, and support both the Environmental Services team and skilled trades staff to achieve high performance, safety, and quality standard

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 the ability to manage budgets, analyze operational performance, and drive cost‑effective solutions in K12.
Expertise in developing and executing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program that supports asset reliability and long‑term sustainability.
Exceptional communication, client‑relationship building, and professional presentation skills, with the ability to lead and motivate both EVS teams and skilled trades staff.
Proven experience managing custodial services and campus facilities maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Potential Sale, contingent offers will be made.

Position Summary
Provides local account leadership and strategic direction to the on-site Environmental Service exempt and non-exempt level staff (client and/or Sodexo employees) in the delivery of Sodexo Environmental Service programs. Directs business practices in order to uphold Company mission and values and commitments made in the Sodexo/Client contractual agreement.
Key Duties
- Establishes safe work environment for clients/ customers/staff.
- Executes strategic plan in alignment with the scope of service, Sodexo mission & values within our contractual agreement
- Fully implement and adhere to the Sodexo Clients for Life process
- Provides team leadership and direction by ensuring cohesiveness among the activities of subordinates to achieve planned outcomes.
- Ensures compliance with consistency of application of all Sodexo Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement and Regulatory standards within the contractually agreed upon scope of services.
- Ensures full administration of and adherence to all regulatory, Sodexo, Client, and Regulatory Human Resource standards and requirements
- Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring compliance to operating standards.
- Develops, administers, and monitors Sodexo and/or Client budget performance. Develops action plans to ensure performance is in accordance with strategic initiatives and client commitments.
- Develops and utilizes performance metrics to assist with problem analysis, and development of action plans and solutions
- Facilitates ongoing effective communications with direct reports, frontline staff, Clients, Customers, and Sodexo Leadership
- Oversees major repairs and renovation projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance and vendor/contractor performance

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years