M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — Janitorial/Facility Management — May 20 - June 16, 2022 — 13C J anitorial /F acility M anagement
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By John Thiboutot, CMCA, Barkan Management Company The benefits of janitorial & facility management services for a residential community J
them to get optimal results, and, as a result, you’ll mini- mize replacements and repairs, because when floors, furniture, and windows are cleaned regu- larly, they last longer. Professional Advice & Knowledge of Requirements A big bonus of hiring com- mercial janitors is that they’ll have experience cleaning a property similar to yours. That means they’ll offer advice on planning an appropriate and comprehensive cleaning strat- egy and schedule. When choos- ing a company, make sure they have good reviews, the proper
insurance and are aware of all legal requirements for saniti- zation and waste removal. Reduce the Risk of Illness Whether you’re talking about contagious diseases or allergies, keeping your facil- ity professionally cleaned will dramatically reduce the risk of people getting sick. Com- mercial janitorial and cleaning companies know how to pay at- tention to the details and clean hard to reach areas and crev- ices that harbor germs. Also, by removing trash regularly, they’ll reduce the probability of pests and foul odors.
anitorial Versus Commercial Cleaning Services During the selection pro- cess, you may encounter the terms “commercial janitorial maintenance” and “commer- cial cleaning services.” While similar, there is sometimes a difference between the two. Janitorial services typi- cally focus on the daily tasks of keeping a property clean, like emptying garbage bins. Cleaning services tend to offer less frequent deep cleaning services, such as shampooing carpets. The scope of available services should be part of your evaluation because most com- munities are best served by hiring a company that does both. Outsourcing Benefits Hiring a janitorial service or cleaning company has sev- eral benefits. By outsourcing, rather than hiring permanent janitorial staff, you don’t have to directly pay for benefits or payroll costs or worry when BRAVO! promotes Kathy Trivino to VP training, safety and health B RIDGEWATER, NJ — BRAVO! Building Services announced the promotion of Kathy Trivino to VP of train- ing, safety & health. Trivino is responsible for the continuous development of company-wide training and safety programs as well as the implementation of safety audits, rewards, and incentives. As vice president, Trivino will support both BRA - VO! and the KBS Business & Industry Division. Trivino joined BRAVO! in Au - gust 2007, helping the company prosper into an industry leader by steadfastly advancing a com- prehensive safety training pro- gram which has won the BSCAI Safety Award nine times in the past 12 years. She originally came to BRAVO! with over 10 years of experience managing technical research and develop- ment facilities for Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi. In addition, Trivino earned the designation of Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) in 2008 from the Building Service Con- tractors Association Inter- national . Her other certifica - tions include OSHA 30-Hour Training and Train-the-Trainer by the Cleaning Management Institute. MAREJ
Peace of Mind The biggest advantage of hiring a commercial cleaning and/or janitorial service is that common areas, such as your lobby, clubhouses, pools, gyms, lounges, staircases and elevators will be cleaned in a seamless and efficient man - ner, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that residents and visitors alike will delight in being welcomed within a pristine and well-kept residen- tial environment. John Thiboutot, CMCA, is an account executive at Barkan Management. MAREJ
a janitor calls out sick. Plus, you’ll have access to a janitorial team that will respond to calls, as needed, as well as clean on a regular basis. Also, you won’t incur the upfront costs of buy- ing or renting expensive equip- ment. Your janitorial and/or cleaning company’s trained professionals come with high- quality equipment and prod- ucts. They know how to use
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