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Director 2 - Facilities Operations

Sodexo · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Sodexo is hiring our Director of Custodial Services for a portfolio of K‑12 school districts in the northwest Atlanta region. In this role, our successful leader will manage custodial operations across multiple schools. This role is both operational and relationship‑driven: you’ll oversee district accounts, while serving as a trusted advisor to school boards, administrators, parents, and community stakeholders. You’ll shape service delivery, mentor future leaders, and ensure that sanitation standards support safe, healthy learning environments for thousands of students. This is a potential sale and contingent offers will be made.

Incentives

Relocation and Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Eligible

What You’ll Do

  • Lead custodial operations across our K‑12 district accounts, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and service excellence.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships with district leaders, school boards, and community stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop managerial staff, creating a strong succession pipeline for the region.
  • Present operational updates, sanitation plans, and performance metrics to school boards and parent groups.
  • Oversee staffing, budgeting, and operational planning for accounts ranging from $1.5M to $4M in annual volume.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum Management Experience – 5 Years
  • Minimum Functional Experience – 5 Years

What You Bring

  • Demonstrated success as a Director‑level custodial leader within a K‑12 school environment.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing managers for long‑term growth and succession planning.
  • Confidence presenting to school boards and addressing parent/teacher concerns about sanitation and safety.
  • Operational expertise managing multi‑site custodial programs with significant budget responsibility.

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.

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