Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 1

Sodexo Careers•Toledo, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a polished Environmental Services Custodial Operations Manager to support the Lincoln County School District in Toledo, Oregon. This swing shift role requires a hands-on leader who resides within the county and can effectively oversee sanitation operations across 14 schools serving approximately 5,100 students in a large coastal district. The role is primarily Monday–Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekends and on-call support. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 40, utilize systems such as CMMS and Microsoft Excel, and build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and the community while driving accountability and service excellence. 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.

Requirements

Experience driving customer service satisfaction with C-Suite level Clients
5 or more years of previous custodial - environmental services management experience
Excellent time management, strong communication skills, hands-on and able to manage adversity and various personality types, be innovative and solution-oriented
Strong leadership skills and can work independently to drive program compliance while providing employee reviews and feedback
Strong working knowledge of cleaning standards, cleaning chemicals, floor care, high-touch cleaning
Knowledge of the district geography and building locations including planning travel navigation with the account's 1,000-mile radius in both peak and non-peak traffic
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Own and resolve sanitation and operational issues independently, ensuring full compliance with Sodexo standards
Lead day-to-day custodial operations across a very large district, delivering a safe, clean environment for students, staff, and visitors
Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and supply ordering while utilizing systems such as CMMS and Microsoft Excel
Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team, including safety protocols and proper use of cleaning equipment and tools
Maintain full accountability for county-wide operations, driving quality service and fostering a strong, collaborative team culture
Provide leadership coverage when the Director is absent and support special projects, including occasional weekend oversight and team support