General Manager - Environmental Services​/Custodial

Role Overview

Sodexo is hiring our General Manager 4 Environmental Services for a potential sale in New Jersey for the K12 segment. As a key leader within our Facilities Management team, our General Manager will oversee custodial, sanitation, and grounds operations while ensuring exceptional service delivery to a high‑visibility client environment. Reporting directly to the FM Director, this role requires a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise, the ability to communicate effectively with C‑Suite stakeholders, and the operational discipline to manage a complex budget.

Our ideal candidate brings a blend of custodial and grounds knowledge, team leadership, and a commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and efficient equipment and facilities. (Black Seal Certification is required in NJ). This is a potential sale, and contingent offers will be made.

• Black Seal Certification required in NJ
• Optimize a $2M+ annual budget, identifying cost‑saving opportunities without compromising service standards.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for custodial equipment and ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client leadership, providing clear communication, updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead daily operations across custodial, sanitation, and grounds teams, ensuring high-quality service and regulatory compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, driving performance improvements and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

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.

• Black Seal Certification required in NJ
• A robust technical background in sanitation, custodial operations, and grounds maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, diverse teams across custodial and grounds functions.
• Strong communication skills with proven success interacting with C‑Suite and senior administration.
• A track record of effective budget management, cost savings, and operational efficiency improvements.

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 s 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.

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Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience – 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years