Environmental Services / Custodial Manager 2

Sodexo•Orangeburg, SC

About The Position

Claflin University is seeking a proactive, solutions‑driven Custodial Manager to lead custodial operations across more than 30 residential, academic, administrative, and athletic buildings, Budgeted salary is on the higher end of the posted salary. This role oversees a team of 30 Environmental Services (EVS) staff and 3 Team Organizers (TOs), ensuring a consistently clean, safe, and healthy campus environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to industry best practices—while helping the university avoid outsourcing by delivering exceptional in‑house service.

Requirements

Strong, reliable work ethic with consistent attendance and the ability to flex your schedule when needed.
Knowledge of local, federal, and regional safety guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for staff and campus occupants.
Hands‑on experience operating, troubleshooting, and performing minor maintenance on floor care equipment and other custodial tools.
Ability to manage hiring and onboarding processes using Dexi, conduct frontline interviews, and maintain accurate staffing documentation.
Exceptional client relationship‑building skills and executive presence, with a commitment to safety, communication, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 non‑union EVS staff and 3 TOs, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and service quality across all campus buildings.
Maintain a proactive operational approach, identifying and resolving issues before they impact campus stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with university partners, including campus VPs, department heads, and administrative leaders.
Manage custodial operations to Sodexo Cleaning Standards, adapting as standards evolve and incorporating new industry trends in sanitization and hygiene.
Oversee daily operations including CMMS management, scheduling, inspections, supply control, and coordination of mold remediation and specialty cleaning needs.