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Who ever said that janitorial jobs are a dead-end career?

To say that cleaning is a dead-end job could not be further from the truth. There are ample opportunities for employees in janitorial roles to advance their careers and expand on their skill set when employed by a company that values them.

A custodian who performs basic cleaning tasks can move up to cleaning carpets and machine scrubbing floors. They can progress from floor cleaning to emergency services. There are even opportunities for janitorial technicians to learn and perform Specialty Services (hard surfaces and carpet restoration).

The possibilities are endless – the sky is the limit! A career path is possible in the janitorial field when both the technician and employer are willing to work together to maximize their efforts. Proper training can open so many doors for employees so that they can become more valuable to the workplace.

Ingredients for Success

What should you look for in a successful janitorial service provider? Here are the necessary “ingredients” that the service provider should possess:

👉 Ability to meet client expectations
👉 Clear scope of work (SOW)
👉 Employees are trained to safely use chemistry & equipment
👉 Quality assurance & supervision from a Facility Services Manager
👉 Appropriate amount of time allocated to complete tasks

When a janitorial service provider is missing even ONE of these ingredients, it can cause a lot of issues for you as the client.

A well-rounded janitorial service provider will provide the client with a “stress free” cleaning service.

Top 5 Janitorial Issues (continued)

#3 Absence of Effective Quality Control

When it comes to cleaning, it is easy for areas of your facility to be overlooked when there is a lack of quality control measures in place. The last thing you want to do is manage your cleaning crew. If no one is present to check the work, areas may be overlooked or neglected.

Here are some examples of effective quality control from a janitorial service provider:

☑ Janitorial inspections – done to check that the cleaning is being done (and done correctly!)
☑ Communication with client in-person and electronically – Quickly answering any questions the client may have, saving them time
☑ Provides a Facility Service Manager - Acts as a liaison between the client and the janitorial service provider, manages the cleaning crew, & ensures tasks are done in a timely manner

Effective quality control plays a large role in the relationship between the client and janitorial provider. Good communication and oversight of the cleaning by a Facility Service Manager gives you one less thing to worry about.