Director 2 - Facilities Operations

Sodexo Careers • Flagstaff, AZ

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About The Position

Sodexo is hiring a Director 2 – Facilities Operations for a school district in the Flagstaff area as part of a potential sale. This role requires a strong facilities leader with the confidence and presence to engage district‑level stakeholders while overseeing dispersed sites. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with proven success managing multi‑site maintenance programs. Experience in educational environments, particularly K‑12, is highly valued. This leader will drive operational excellence, safety, and reliability across the district. 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. Potential sale, contingent offers will be made.

Requirements

• A polished executive presence with the ability to communicate confidently and credibly with C‑suite level leaders, both in person and on camera.
• Deep custodial operations expertise, including staffing, quality control, workflow design, and a strong understanding of emergency and COVID‑response protocols.
• Proven success developing and implementing Preventive Maintenance programs, including Pike‑specific PM structures, supported by exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A solid facilities management background in educational environments, with campus experience welcomed and K‑12 experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

• Engage confidently with C‑suite level leaders, demonstrating exceptional executive presence while delivering clear operational updates, strategic recommendations, and performance insights.
• Lead and optimize custodial operations, applying deep expertise in custodial workflows, staffing, quality assurance, and service delivery across complex educational environments, with a strong preference for K‑12 experience.
• Develop, implement, and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, including Pike‑specific PM structures, ensuring strong communication, cross‑team alignment, and measurable improvements in facility performance.
• Oversee emergency and COVID‑related custodial response efforts, establishing protocols, coordinating rapid action plans, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across campus facilities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees