Job Description

Claflin University is seeking a proactive, solutions‑driven Custodial Manager to lead custodial operations across more than 30 residential, academic, administrative, and athletic buildings, Budgeted salary is on the higher end of the posted salary. This role oversees a team of 30 Environmental Services (EVS) staff and 3 Team Organizers (TOs), ensuring a consistently clean, safe, and healthy campus environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to industry best practices—while helping the university avoid outsourcing by delivering exceptional in‑house service.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 non‑union EVS staff and 3 TOs, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and service quality across all campus buildings.
• Maintain a proactive operational approach, identifying and resolving issues before they impact campus stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with university partners, including campus VPs, department heads, and administrative leaders.
• Manage custodial operations to Sodexo Cleaning Standards, adapting as standards evolve and incorporating new industry trends in sanitization and hygiene.
• Oversee daily operations including CMMS management, scheduling, inspections, supply control, and coordination of mold remediation and specialty cleaning needs.

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

• Strong, reliable work ethic with consistent attendance and the ability to flex your schedule when needed.
• Knowledge of local, federal, and regional safety guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for staff and campus occupants.
• Hands‑on experience operating, troubleshooting, and performing minor maintenance on floor care equipment and other custodial tools.
• Ability to manage hiring and onboarding processes using Dexi, conduct frontline interviews, and maintain accurate staffing documentation.
• Exceptional client relationship‑building skills and executive presence, with a commitment to safety, communication, and continuous improvement.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience