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Sodexo · 18 hours ago

Executive Director, Facilities Operations

Sodexo is a global leader in integrated facilities management, and they are seeking an Executive Director for Custodial Operations for a K-12 school system account. The successful candidate will manage district-wide custodial services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cleanliness while implementing new technologies and sustainability practices.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Facilities ManagementBudget ManagementClient RelationsLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PlanningTeam MotivationCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
7 Years of Management Experience
7 years in facilities management, engineering, management of business/operations service in both soft and hard facilities services
Strong financial acumen with 7 years of experience managing a large 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

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

Company

Sodexo is now the worldwide leader in Quality of Life services.

H1B Sponsorship

Sodexo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (24)
2024 (24)
2023 (12)
2022 (20)
2021 (12)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.59B
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-07-25Post Ipo Debt· $488.31M
2002-04-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Svagdis
CEO Campus & Government Services
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Molly Matthews
Chief Executive Officer, US Healthcare & Seniors
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