Day Porter/Custodian – School Facilities

SFM Facility Management and Maintenance; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Birthday Gift Card

Advancement opportunities

Supportive family‑oriented environment

Semiannual Custodian Incentive Bonus

Job summary

ServiceFM (SFM) is seeking a dependable Day Porter/Custodian to maintain a clean, safe educational environment in the Brentwood area. You will perform general cleaning and floor care across classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and common areas, supporting students, staff, and visitors.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break; occasional evenings and events may require additional hours.

Qualifications

• Dependable and enthusiastic Day Porter/Custodian for educational facilities.
• Must be able to perform cleaning and floor care tasks while maintaining safety standards.
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check required for school employment.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and common areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, dust, wet mop, and dry mop floors.
• Empty trash and replace liners.
• Clean windows, doors, and other interior surfaces.
• Remove debris from building entrances and grounds.
• Set up and break down furniture for school events.
• Perform periodic floor care and carpet maintenance during breaks.
• Move boxes, furniture, and supplies as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and quality expectations.

Skills

Dependable

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Looking for a stable job where your work is appreciated? At ServiceFM (SFM), you'll become part of a family‑owned company that believes in treating employees with respect, supporting work‑life balance, and providing opportunities to grow.

We take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming learning environments for private schools and churches throughout Middle Tennessee. If you're dependable, enjoy staying active, and take pride in your work, we'd love to meet you!

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Day Porter/ Custodian to perform general cleaning and floor care in an educational facility in the Brentwood area. This position plays an important role in providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students, faculty, and visitors.

Responsabilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and common areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, dust, wet mop, and dry mop floors.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
• Clean windows, doors, and other interior surfaces.
• Remove debris from building entrances and surrounding grounds.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, and furniture for school events.
• Perform periodic floor care and carpet maintenance during school breaks.
• Perform porter duties, including moving boxes, furniture, and supplies, and completing other assigned tasks as needed.
• Follow company safety procedures, cleaning standards, and quality expectations.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, including a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required to support special events throughout the year.
• Must successfully pass a fingerprint‑based criminal background check required for school employment.
• Ability to perform physical work, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, and pulling.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to excellent customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic smartphone or computer skills to record work hours accurately.
• Ability to work in a smoke‑free, tobacco‑free, and drug‑free environment.

Compensation

• $18.00 per hour

Benefits (Full-time Employees)

Benefits become available after the applicable eligibility period and include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance (employee-paid premiums)
• Company-paid $15,000 Group Life Insurance
• Company-paid Family Telemedicine Services
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accrual beginning at 40 hours

Additional Perks

• Semiannual Custodian Incentive Bonus (up to an additional $0.50 per hour)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• $25 Birthday Gift Card
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Supportive, family-oriented work environment

About SFM

SFM has proudly served nonprofit organizations throughout Middle Tennessee since 1998. We specialize in providing exceptional custodial, maintenance, and facility management services for private schools, churches, and other mission-driven organizations. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, quality workmanship, and investing in our employees.

Learn More About Our Team

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfmservice
• Website: https://www.sfmservice.com

SFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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