Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking a polished Environmental Services Custodial Operations Manager to support the Lincoln County School District in Toledo, Oregon. This swing shift role requires a hands-on leader who resides within the county and can effectively oversee sanitation operations across 14 schools serving approximately 5,100 students in a large coastal district. The role is primarily Monday-Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekends and on-call support. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 40, utilize systems such as CMMS and Microsoft Excel, and build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and the community while driving accountability and service excellence.
At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students' well-being and performance.
Incentives
Relocation Assistance is Available
What You"ll Do
Own and resolve sanitation and operational issues independently, ensuring full compliance with Sodexo standards
Lead day-to-day custodial operations across a very large district, delivering a safe, clean environment for students, staff, and visitors
Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and supply ordering while utilizing systems such as CMMS and Microsoft Excel
Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team, including safety protocols and proper use of cleaning equipment and tools
Maintain full accountability for county-wide operations, driving quality service and fostering a strong, collaborative team culture
Provide leadership coverage when the Director is absent and support special projects, including occasional weekend oversight and team support
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
Experience driving customer service satisfaction with C-Suite level Clients
5 or more years of previous custodial - environmental services management experience
Excellent time management, strong communication skills, hands-on and able to manage adversity and various personality types, be innovative and solution-oriented
Strong leadership skills and can work independently to drive program compliance while providing employee reviews and feedback
Strong working knowledge of cleaning standards, cleaning chemicals, floor care, high-touch cleaning
Knowledge of the district geography and building locations including planning travel navigation with the account"s 1,000-mile radius in both peak and non-peak traffic
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 experience