Sodexo is seeking our Facilities Engineering Operations Manager to support our partnership at Greenwich Academy, a renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich, CT. This is a high-visibility leadership role, managing the second shift, typically ~2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday through Friday. Our manager will partner with and be second in responsibility to our Facilities Director to deliver best-in-class integrated facilities management (IFM) services while aligning with the Academy’s mission of excellence and care for its students, faculty, and historic campus.
Our ideal candidate brings strong Custodial and Maintenance leadership experience, including hands-on technical knowledge, team development skills, and a passion for maintaining beautiful, safe, and high-performing educational environments.
What You'll Do Lead and mentor our 2nd shift ~2:00pm-10:00pm team of custodial and skilled trades teams to ensure a well-maintained and welcoming campus environmentProvide leadership and direction for the operation when the Director is awayFoster strong relationships with school leadership and faculty by listening closely, communicating proactively, and delivering responsive serviceOversee all aspects of facility operations, including custodial services preventive and predictive maintenance Leverage your knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve performanceCollaborate with campus stakeholders to support events, seasonal needs, and long-term planning initiatives What We OfferCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring A proactive mindset, focused on service excellence, continuous improvementStrong technical acumen with hands-on mechanical systems and BAS maintenance Proven success leading a comprehensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting, including the second shiftExcellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, from skilled trades to school leadershipExperience leading high-performing facilities teamsBi-lingual Spanish is a plus Who We AreAt 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 at work. This 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services