Sanitation Manager - Sumter Sanitation - The Villages

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At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

As the Sanitation Operations Manager (Sumter Sanitation), you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in The Villages, FL , you’ll be responsible for managing an independent sanitation operation serving a defined service area at The Villages. In this role, you’ll manage a team of approximately 70 staff members operating and fleet of over roughly 25 vehicles. Working with other members of our team you’ll apply knowledge of the principles, methods and tools employed in the general operation of a municipal sanitation business, oversee route management & dispatching, and ensure safe work practices are being adhered to by the team. As the Operations Manager, you’ll investigate operational challenges and direct effective correction procedures to ensure service levels and all other contractual requirements are met as part of your day-to-day duties. Other responsibilities include preparing required reports, review cost variance reports to ensure compliant financial performance, maintain complete recordkeeping, analyze operational metrics (fuel consumption, tonnage collected, route efficiency), perform inspections & audits to determine efficiency of operations, ensure the collection of residential garbage in the field is done in a clean and responsible manner, engage with customers as required to answer questions and minimize customer complaints, respond to any emergencies with prompt remedial actions, promptly respond to any client related concerns, supervise evaluate and train employees. The Operations Manager will be wholly responsible for the successful delivery of the operations.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• Ten (10) plus years of experience in the delivery of municipal sanitation services
• Supervisory experience including provision of work instruction to subordinate staff
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills
• Experience with planning, route scheduling and inventory control
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget; specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with DMS and CMMS
• Valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Familiarity with Florida-based sanitation regulations
• Knowledge of service level expectations with The Villages® development area
• Knowledge of safe work practices; understanding of challenges associated with FL sanitation operations
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the client, the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

9,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $9,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
The Villages	Florida	United States