Many cleaning and building maintenance services are working for companies all over the world. However, it’s also true that many of them are private, or work for the building that is being rented as opposed to those occupying and working within that space. This is a fairly normal arrangement.
As your business grows, you may wonder if you should hire a janitor internally. This is often a good investment if you come to purchase a building, because after all, the space needs to be maintained and a repair team will need to be utilized from time to time.
Janitors have a wide-ranging set of responsibilities, from ensuring areas are cleaned, testing safety equipment, reporting issues for more specialist teams (such as being able to unlock the elevators to let people out before the company repair team arrives). They’re very important and hiring one on a good salary can be essential.
But when should you hire a janitor internally, and why? Consider this:
They Can Sign An NDA To Clean Sensitive Areas
There are some areas in your building that are likely to need extra care when it comes to security. For instance, server rooms, executive offices, or spaces where you keep sensitive documents still need someone trustworthy to clean them. When you have your own janitor, they can sign agreements to keep information private, which helps protect your business secrets. This is something that matters a fair amount for companies dealing with confidential work, because outside cleaning services tend to rotate their staff regularly. Having someone permanent means you know exactly who has access to these spaces, and you can trust them to handle sensitive materials with care. Some businesses find this especially useful when cleaning needs to happen during office hours, as it will do from time to time.
They Help Curate Exteriors & Meeting Spaces
Businesses can often be defined by how welcoming the space feels when clients or partners visit. An in-house janitor gets to know which areas need special attention, especially before important meetings. They understand that the front entrance should always look spotless or if you need pressure washer repair to attack those nasty pavement stains, or if the meeting rooms need to be ready at short notice, and the outdoor areas might need extra care during certain seasons. Because they work directly for you, they tend to take more pride in keeping everything looking its best.
They Can Liaise With Other Services
Of course, a janitor can’t do everything at all times, but they can work with other maintenance services. They usually become the first person to notice when something needs fixing, like a leaky pipe or a security issue, and are able to make that report. Because they’re around all the time, they can easily meet repair workers, show them where the problem is, and make sure the work gets done properly. This often saves time and money because problems get spotted and fixed before they become serious. Some businesses will find it extraordinarily helpful when their janitor builds relationships with regular service providers, for obvious reasons, and so hiring internally can be wise.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily hire a janitor internally and have strong reasons for doing so.