Environmental Services / Custodial Manager 1

Sodexo is hiring our Environmental Services Custodial Manager to play a key leadership role in delivering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the University at Buffalo’s large urban campus. Salary: $62,353.20  Overseeing custodial operations across 195 buildings and three university locations, this position ensures high-quality service delivery, strong team performance, and exceptional client satisfaction. This role requires a confident leader who can motivate a diverse union workforce, maintain strong client relationships, and uphold Sodexo’s commitment to purposeful, people-centered service. This is a daytime, 1st‑shift position (8:00am–4:30pm) with required weekend availability. This role will work Full Time Days WEEKENDS REQUIRED with 2 consecutive days off during the weekdays. 

• Work Full Time Days WEEKENDS REQUIRED with 2 consecutive days off during the weekdays
• Lead, train, and motivate custodial services staff to ensure all tasks, schedules, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Conduct regular training sessions, prepare daily inspection reports, and maintain strong communication with university faculty, staff, and clients.
• Monitor and maintain custodial equipment, track supply inventory, and oversee ordering to support efficient operations.
• Perform and supervise custodial tasks including trash and recycling removal, event setup and teardown, and operation of custodial equipment and vehicles.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, support hiring and performance management, and assume departmental leadership in the absence of the Account Operations Manager.

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.

• Work Full Time Days WEEKENDS REQUIRED with 2 consecutive days off during the weekdays
• Lead, train, and motivate custodial services staff to ensure all tasks, schedules, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Conduct regular training sessions, prepare daily inspection reports, and maintain strong communication with university faculty, staff, and clients.
• Monitor and maintain custodial equipment, track supply inventory, and oversee ordering to support efficient operations.
• Perform and supervise custodial tasks including trash and recycling removal, event setup/teardown, and operation of custodial equipment and vehicles.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, support hiring and performance management, and assume departmental leadership in the absence of the Account Operations Manager.

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 - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience