Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 1

Facilities Engineering Operations Manager

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Engineering Operations Manager to support our partnership at Greenwich Academy, a renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich, CT. Our leader will have Custodial Operations background and experience with Building Automation Systems and MEP Maintenance. 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

1. 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 environment
2. Provide leadership and direction for the operation when the Director is away
3. Foster strong relationships with school leadership and faculty by listening closely, communicating proactively, and delivering responsive service
4. Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including custodial services preventive and predictive maintenance
5. Leverage your knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve performance
6. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to support events, seasonal needs, and long-term planning initiatives

What We Offer

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 You Bring

• Leadership for our second shift team, ~2:00pm-10:00PM M-F (typically)
• A proactive mindset, focused on service excellence, continuous improvement
• Strong 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 shift
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, from skilled trades to school leadership
• Experience leading high-performing facilities teams
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus

Who We Are

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 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 & Requirements

Minimum 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