Director 2 - Facilities Operations

Role Overview

Sodexo is hiring for our Executive level Director Custodial Operations, in this role, our leader will serve as the strategic and operational leader for large-scale custodial programs across the K-12 -education environment. This role requires a visionary operator who can influence senior institutional leadership and boards, elevate service delivery standards, and drive organizational excellence across multiple campuses. You will shape long-term client partnerships at the C-suite level while cultivating a high-performance culture among field leaders and frontline teams. This is an executive role for a leader who thrives in complex environments, understands the unique operational demands of educational facilities, and can inspire teams through both strategic direction and visible, in-the-field leadership. This is a potential sale, and contingent offers will be made.

• Provide executive oversight of custodial operations across multiple education sites, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, regulatory requirements, and enterprise-wide quality standards.
• Serve as the primary strategic partner to C-suite clients, influencing decision-making, securing investment for enhanced sanitation initiatives, and driving long-term contract growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop field leadership teams while maintaining a strong presence in operations-modeling engagement, accountability, and service excellence alongside frontline staff.
• Drive operational innovation, financial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to elevate the client and student experience.

• 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

• Extensive leadership experience overseeing custodial operations within K-12 or university environments, with a track record of managing large, multi-site teams.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior institutional leaders, present strategic recommendations, and build trust at the highest levels.
• A hands-on leadership style grounded in visibility, employee engagement, and partnership with frontline teams to drive culture, performance, and retention.
• Proven success managing complex client relationships, resolving challenges proactively, and expanding service offerings through consultative, value-driven engagement.