Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. Sodexo is seeking our Facilities Engineering and Operations Manager for Paul Smith’s College in the beautiful and scenic city of Paul Smiths, NY.  Reporting to the Facilities Director, you will be responsible for managing maintenance and supervising fully integrated facilities services including building maintenance and snow removal.  Our Client offers College Remission directly to Sodexo Employees employed at Paul Smiths! Our successful Facilities Manager will have oversight of the Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Teams for our UNION Account and have a solid understanding utilizing CMMS systems to schedule, assign and review work orders, have experience managing skilled trades and have a high level of professional polish to partner with the Director on client communications. Successfully managing Preventative Maintenance schedules is critical to this role.

Excellent knowledge of all Mechanical trades, grounds and environmental services will be critical to success in the role. This role will be 2nd in leadership to support the Director of Facilities Management and require high-level professional polish to partner with the Director on client communications. Our leader will manage and monitor workloads, and help, hands-on with our team, manage budgets and financials and manage the union custodial, mechanical trades and grounds teams.

Sodexo provides college campuses with environmental, and facilities management solutions, food, and nutrition solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. 

• Manage hands on snow removal and mitigation
• Work to create a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees
• Assist in monitoring employee productivity and provide suggestions for increased service or productivity
• Ensure campus maintenance operations are maintained - manage by walking the property with your staff
• Be responsible for orientation and training of employees and actively work in development of the facilities team
• Plan projects, including defining objectives, scope, specifications, methods, timetables, staffing, contract requirements and budget

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.

• Valid driver's license and clear driving back gorund
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills
• Proven track record in problem solving, developing strategic and innovative improvements
• Ability to successfully manage operations while supporting the strategic initiatives of the College
• Minimum of 3-5 years successful facilities supervisory or management experience; preferably in a campus setting
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of Building Services including daily maintenance, operations and strong technical knowledge of mechanical and grounds equipment – Chillers, HVAC, Building Automated Systems, and Electrical work
• Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building, and working with multi-trade operations and contractors 

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services