General Manager, Aramark Facilities Management - Higher Education

Job Description

Build the Future of Higher Education Facilities with Aramark

Aramark Facilities Management is building a pipeline of experienced facilities leaders interested in future General Manager opportunities across higher education accounts throughout the East Coast.

 

This is an opportunity to connect early with Aramark Facilities leadership as we continue expanding our higher education portfolio and prepare for upcoming growth across colleges and universities. We are seeking experienced facilities management professionals who understand the unique operational demands of higher education environments and have successfully led large-scale custodial, grounds, maintenance, engineering, and campus support operations.

 

If you are a proven leader looking to take the next step in your facilities management career, this is an opportunity to position yourself ahead of future openings with one of the nation’s leading integrated facilities management organizations.

 

Position summary

The General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities management services within a college or university campus environment. This role oversees day-to-day facilities operations while partnering closely with university leadership to deliver safe, clean, compliant, and operationally excellent campus environments.

 

The General Manager is responsible for leading multi-functional facilities teams across custodial, grounds, maintenance, and engineering operations while driving service excellence, operational efficiency, safety, workforce engagement, and client partnership.

 

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually
• Bonus eligibility may apply based on role and location
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and career development opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• Lead integrated facilities operations across higher education campuses
• Oversee custodial, grounds, maintenance, engineering, and building operations teams
• Manage large frontline and leadership teams in a union or non-union environment
• Build strong partnerships with university stakeholders, campus leadership, and clients
• Drive preventive maintenance and asset management strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards
• Manage budgets, labor planning, vendor relationships, and operational performance
• Support campus appearance, student experience, and long-term facilities strategy
• Lead workforce development, team engagement, and operational culture initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and service delivery

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

Required experience

• 5+ years of facilities management leadership experience
• Experience managing facilities operations within higher education environments
• Experience overseeing custodial, grounds, and maintenance operations
• Experience leading large teams in complex operational environments
• Strong operational, financial, and people leadership skills
• Experience partnering directly with senior client or campus leadership
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, facilities operations, and service delivery models

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in integrated facilities management (IFM)
• Experience within outsourced facilities services environments
• Technical knowledge related to building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or engineering operations
• Experience managing union labor environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, militar