Working Custodial Supervisor (School)

SFM•Nashville, TN

About The Position

SFM School Facility Management LLC is seeking an experienced Working Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial operations in a school setting. The role supervises employees, maintains high-quality cleaning standards, supports daily facility operations, and builds strong relationships with school representatives and SFM leadership. It is a hands-on leadership position that combines staff supervision with performing custodial duties and adjusting schedules to meet operational requirements. The position is full-time and hourly, with compensation of $23 per hour, in the Greater Nashville Area. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Flexibility is required to adjust working hours according to operational needs, school activities, events, and staffing coverage. The role supports facility operations and custodial coverage between 7:00 AM and 11:30 PM, with occasional evening and weekend work for special events.

Requirements

At least 2 years of custodial or janitorial experience, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.
Experience supervising, training, and directing employees.
Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, equipment, and safety procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage schedules, staffing coverage, inspections, and service concerns.
Basic computer skills and experience with electronic timekeeping systems.
Complete required background checks.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Follow all school and client safety policies and procedures.
Work in a smoke-free environment.
Maintain professional conduct while representing SFM.
Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and client representatives.
Ability to perform hands-on custodial and facility duties, including standing and walking for extended periods; bending, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive cleaning tasks; lifting and moving supplies, equipment, and materials up to approximately 50 lbs.; operating commercial cleaning equipment; and working in an active school and commercial environment.

Nice To Haves

Floor care and specialty cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, schedule, and provide daily direction to custodial employees.
Coordinate staffing coverage and operational needs across assigned shifts between 7:00 AM and 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend event support as needed.
Adjust working hours based on school activities, staffing needs, events, and facility requirements.
Perform cleaning duties and assist the team when needed.
Monitor employee attendance, productivity, schedules, and electronic timesheets.
Ensure cleaning standards, safety requirements, and client expectations are consistently met.
Conduct quality inspections and address service concerns.
Maintain customer service relationships with school administrators, facility managers, clients, and SFM leadership.
Coordinate building setups, special events, and cleaning projects.
Oversee routine and periodic floor maintenance, including VCT, carpet cleaning, scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, waxing, and other specialty floor care.
Complete work orders, reports, schedules, and administrative documentation.
Assist with employee training, onboarding, and performance support.
Provide coverage and fill in when staffing needs require.