Aramark

General Manager - Facilities - Higher Education

Aramark$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience in higher education or complex environments.
  • Experience managing large teams and diverse facility portfolios.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and compliance standards.
  • Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day facilities management operations across campus environments.
  • Ensure efficient delivery of maintenance, custodial, and grounds services while maintaining safety and compliance.
  • Develop operational strategies that enhance the university's academic mission.
  • Oversee preventative maintenance and asset management programs to improve building performance.
  • Build strong relationships with university stakeholders and prioritize customer satisfaction.
  • Manage operating budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
  • Lead and develop facilities teams to promote a culture of accountability and service excellence.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with university leadership and stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to influence campus operations and academic mission.
  • Engagement in a dynamic community-focused environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Aramark is seeking an experienced General Manager - Facilities to lead integrated facilities operations at Alamance Community College. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing maintenance, custodial, grounds, and campus facilities operations across multiple university locations while serving as a strategic partner to campus leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong higher education facilities management experience, operational leadership, financial oversight, and a proven ability to manage complex campus environments. This position requires a leader who understands the unique demands of university facilities operations, including academic buildings, student-facing environments, campus partnerships, deferred maintenance planning, safety compliance, and service excellence.

What You'll Lead
  • Oversight of approximately 32 full-time employees
  • Leadership across:
    • Facilities Maintenance
    • Custodial Operations
    • Grounds Operations
  • Management of academic buildings, dining facilities, campus common spaces, and supporting infrastructure
  • Direct interaction with university leadership, campus stakeholders, and client partners

This role oversees approximately 500,000 square feet of campus facilities across three satellite campuses located within close proximity of one another.

Job Responsibilities

  • Facilities Operations Leadership
    • Lead all day-to-day facilities management operations across campus environments
    • Ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance, custodial, and grounds services
    • Develop operational strategies that support the university's academic mission and campus experience
    • Oversee preventative maintenance and asset management programs to improve equipment reliability and building performance
    • Ensure facilities are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness

    Client & Campus Partnership
    • Serve as the primary facilities leadership contact for university stakeholders and campus leadership
    • Build strong relationships with clients, administrators, faculty, and operational partners
    • Support campus initiatives, events, operational priorities, and long-term planning efforts
    • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness across campus operations

    Financial Management
    • Manage operating budgets, forecasting, labor planning, and financial performance
    • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and service improvements
    • Support capital planning, deferred maintenance prioritization, and vendor management

    Team Leadership
    • Lead, coach, and develop facilities managers, supervisors, and frontline teams
    • Foster a culture focused on accountability, safety, service excellence, and employee engagement
    • Support recruiting, training, workforce planning, and succession development initiatives

    Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
    • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, local/state regulations, and university safety standards
    • Lead emergency response coordination and business continuity planning efforts
    • Maintain strong safety programs and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the operation


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience, preferably within a higher education or complex institutional environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large teams and diverse facility portfolios.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and compliance standards.


What We're Looking For
    • Strong leadership background within higher education facilities management
    • Experience managing complex campus or institutional facilities environments
    • Proven ability to oversee maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations simultaneously
    • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and operational planning
    • Experience leading large frontline facilities teams
    • Strong client relationship and executive communication skills
    • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership


Education

About Aramark

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK’s position as a world leader in facility services stems from decades of experience and superior service in the diversified outsourcing industry. From their humble beginnings in 1936 at the helm of Davre Davidson and his peanut vending machines to our place — for the sixth time in nine years — at the top of Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK has maintained an unwavering focus on providing world-class experiences, environments, and outcomes for their clients. At ARAMARK, they take care of buildings and infrastructure so that their customers can take care of their core business. They are proud to provide exceptional facility management services for 1,600 companies in 16,000 facilities — about 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. ARAMARK provides comprehensive facility service solutions that enable its clients to maximize safety, productivity, and reliability. Their success is the result of their steadfast commitment to service excellence. They pride themselves on delivering customizable, sustainable solutions in a wide range of facilities by working closely with their clients to achieve mutual goals. Self-performed services, ongoing client communication, performance metrics, and an environment of team learning and development enable us to perform beyond expectations in virtually every client engagement. Whatever the company’s facility needs, ARAMARK is here to consistently exceed the expectations for service excellence with the best people, the most innovative processes, and the latest technologies.

Aramark Careers

Join Aramark's vibrant team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, Aramark offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Aramark, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Our team members are at the heart of our operations, providing essential services across various industries. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day. Aramark offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from frontline positions to executive roles, each contributing to our mission of delivering experiences that enrich and nourish lives. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, Aramark provides a path that will advance your career and expand your skills. Leadership and Development Step into a role that challenges you to be your best. Aramark’s leadership is committed to nurturing talents through robust training programs and diversity initiatives that ensure all team members are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. Our leadership training equips you with the tools necessary to lead with confidence and integrity. Innovation at Work Innovation is at the core of Aramark, where we continuously seek cutting-edge solutions to improve our services and operations. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries and leads to transformative outcomes, not just for our company but for the industries we serve. Join Our Team Explore the multitude of job opportunities at Aramark, where your career aspirations can take flight. We are actively hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to a team that celebrates diversity and is driven by excellence. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with an Aramark internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a foundation for learning and development, plus the opportunity to build professional networks that can be pivotal in your career journey. Benefits and Culture Aramark is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Stay Connected Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Aramark Jobs portal. We look for passionate, solution-driven team players who are eager to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Aramark. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Aramark. Join Aramark today and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Your future starts here!
Learn more about Aramark
Size
248,300 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$688.5 million
Founded
1936
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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