Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 3

Sodexo; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, NJ seeks an Environmental Services Operations Manager to oversee Linen and Custodial services on-site. The role manages a team of about 30, reports to a General Manager, and emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include daily operations, team development, performance reviews, and hiring decisions. The position supports second shift with a 2:30 pm start, in a fast-paced healthcare setting with a focus on high standards and

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental services or custodial teams in fast-paced healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance in facilities operations.
• Excellent multitasking with deadlines and operational goals.
• Clear, confident communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with custodial tools, processes, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ES operations for Linen and Custodial services.
• Manage a team of ~30, guide development, and evaluate performance.
• Set direction, deploy resources, and participate in hiring decisions.
• Coordinate with the General Manager to maintain safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support budgeting and resource planning and collaborate across departments.

Skills

ES Leadership

Safety Compliance

Team Management

Communication Skills

Operational Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services Operations Manager overseeing Linen and Custodial services for Cooper Medical Center, located in Camden, New Jersey. This position will report to a General Manager on -site. Cooper is a Level 1 Trauma Center.

This role will support second shift (2:30pm start time) and will oversee a team of 30. Our Sodexo Healthcare housekeeping and linen teams work to direct custodial operations at healthcare client locations, partnering with them to deliver solutions.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you will oversee frontline teams to deliver exceptional environmental services that prioritize safety, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll manage daily operations, guide team development, and help maintain high standards that create clean, healthy, and welcoming environments.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted‑line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $89250 per year - $115500 per year

What’s In It For You

• Lead and inspire teams focused on delivering quality and safety in fast‑paced settings.
• Build your skills in workforce management, training, and operational coordination.
• Play a key role in fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Gain valuable experience supporting budgeting and resource planning processes.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery and operational success.
• Work in a role that offers variety and meaningful impact every day.
• Grow your leadership capabilities within a supportive and mission‑driven organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading or supervising environmental services or custodial teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance within facilities operations.
• Excellent multitasking skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving operational goals.
• Clear, confident communication skills paired with strong attention to detail.
• Technical proficiency with custodial tools, processes, and operational systems to support team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 3 years
• Related Experience: 3 years

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.

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.