Roaming Facility Manager

SFM•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

School Facility Management (SFM) provides professional facilities and management services to institutional, nonprofit, and faith-based clients. Our team members represent SFM's commitment to quality, reliability, and respectful service. We believe a career should be more than just a job — it should be a meaningful and challenging journey that makes a difference. At SFM, you join a mission-driven team that prioritizes people, purpose, and continuous improvement. Partnership – We operate with trust, integrity, and transparency. Excellence – We pursue the highest standards through innovation and accountability. Positivity – We bring a solutions-oriented, service-first mindset every day. Respectfulness – We foster an inclusive, professional environment where everyone is valued. Growth – We invest in our people through development, advancement, and meaningful work. SFM is seeking a hands-on Roaming Facility Manager to oversee and support maintenance operations across a portfolio of mission-driven client sites throughout the Nashville area, including schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, and community facilities. This is a highly independent working manager role for someone who enjoys both leading and actively performing maintenance work in the field. The ideal candidate is resourceful, self-motivated, organized, and capable of balancing facility management responsibilities while also performing hands-on repairs and preventive maintenance. The Roaming Facility Manager will serve as the primary SFM facilities representative for multiple assigned accounts, ensuring buildings are safe, functional, compliant, and well-maintained while building strong client relationships and responding proactively to operational needs.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of facility maintenance, building operations, or property maintenance experience
Prior supervisory or account management experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of general building systems and maintenance practices
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and traveling between sites during the workday
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required (required to drive company work vehicle)
Ability to lift to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance work in indoor and outdoor environments
Basic computer and mobile technology proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional, religious, educational, or campus-style facilities
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS) or CMMS/work order platforms
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
Experience supporting facilities budgeting and expense tracking

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical, lighting, HVAC support, carpentry, painting, doors/hardware, and general building systems
Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and seasonal maintenance activities across assigned facilities
Identify facility issues proactively and coordinate timely corrective actions
Maintain safe, clean, and functional building environments for staff, students, visitors, and community members
Respond to maintenance requests, emergencies, and operational concerns in a timely and professional manner
Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, work orders, and compliance documentation
Assist with event setups, room configurations, and operational support as needed by clients
Serve as the primary day-to-day facility contact for assigned client locations
Build professional relationships with school administrators, church leadership, nonprofit staff, and other client representatives
Conduct regular walkthroughs with clients to review facility conditions and priorities
Coordinate schedules and maintenance activities across multiple facilities efficiently
Communicate proactively with SFM leadership regarding operational needs, concerns, staffing, and project updates
Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and projects
Evaluate when work can be completed internally versus outsourced
Ensure vendor work meets SFM standards for quality, safety, and professionalism
Track vendor activity, proposals, invoices, and completion of contracted work
Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards promptly
Support compliance with OSHA guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Assist with fire/life safety inspections and documentation requirements
Promote safe work practices and proper equipment usage at all times
Represent SFM professionally at all assigned client locations
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, strong communication, and customer service skills
Support and collaborate with other SFM facility personnel and leadership teams
Help maintain positive client relationships through responsiveness and professionalism