Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 3

Sodexo; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 3 to oversee the housekeeping department at Erlanger Health, an 800+ bed acute care hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This hands-on leadership role will manage a team of 170 frontline staff across 4 managers, primarily day shift.

You will drive safety, compliance and operational efficiency, set direction, coach staff, and participate in performance reviews and hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 0-3 years
• Related Experience: 0-3 years

Responsibilities

• Oversee frontline teams to deliver environmental services.
• Manage daily operations and guide team development.
• Participate in performance reviews, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Multitasking

Communication skills

Custodial tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 3 to oversee the housekeeping department at Erlanger Health. Erlanger Baroness Hospital is a 800+ bed acute care hospital located in Chattanooga, TN.

This position will oversee a team of 170 frontline with 4 managers, reporting to the General Manager. This is primarily a day shift, M-F opportunity, may include some weekends and holidays.

About The Job

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: $74290 per year - $96140 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: 0-3 years
• Related Experience: 0-3 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 regardlessof 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.